Estar al tanto de
Example: Es importante estar al tanto de las noticias cada día.
Definition
"Estar al tanto de" means to be informed or aware of current events, facts, or developments. It implies keeping oneself updated or knowledgeable about something, such as news or important information, in order to remain well-informed and prepared.
Etymology
The phrase "estar al tanto de" comes from Spanish, where "estar" means 'to be' and "al tanto" means 'up to date' or 'aware.' The expression literally translates to 'to be up to the point of' something, reflecting the idea of staying informed. Did you know? The word "tanto" originally meant 'so much' or 'as much,' emphasizing the extent of knowledge one has.
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"Estar al tanto de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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