el dato
the fact
Example Sentence
El dato es incorrecto y puede confundir a mucha gente.
The fact is incorrect and can confuse many people.
Meaning
El dato is a specific piece of information, often something you can verify. In news, it points to a concrete detail rather than a feeling.
Common Phrases
- comprobar un dato — to check a fact
- un dato verificable — a verifiable fact
Example
El dato es verificable en una fuente confiable.
The fact is verifiable in a reliable source.
Common Mistake
Gender and plural: say el dato and los datos, not la dato or los dato.