Spanish Expression · Native
estar al tanto
to be aware / to be up to date
Pronunciation: es-TAR al TAN-toh
Meaning
To have current knowledge about a situation or topic.
Example
Es importante estar al tanto de las últimas noticias para entender el contexto.
It's important to be aware of the latest news to understand the context.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice estar al tanto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Spanish expression.