contemporary information

[kən-ˈtem-pə-rer-ē ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən]
noun phrasefemininepl: contemporary information (invariable) / informações contemporâneas
informação contemporânea
1. Current, up-to-date information that is relevant to present times and recent events
The news outlet provides contemporary information about global developments.
O veículo de notícias fornece informação contemporânea sobre desenvolvimentos globais.
2. Data or facts that reflect the present moment or current era
We need contemporary information to make informed decisions.
Precisamos de informação contemporânea para tomar decisões bem informadas.
3. Information from the same time period as the subject being discussed
The historian relied on contemporary information from primary sources.
O historiador se baseou em informação contemporânea de fontes primárias.
In Brazilian media and academia, 'informação contemporânea' is frequently used in journalistic contexts and educational settings to emphasize the relevance and timeliness of reporting. In the USA, this concept is central to news cycles and social media discourse, where 'contemporary information' carries weight in discussions about authenticity and real-time updates. The term reflects modern society's emphasis on currency and immediacy of knowledge.
NYC Slang
the latest intel / current info / what's happening now
Synonyms / Sinônimos
current informationup-to-date informationpresent-day informationrecent informationtimely information
Antonyms / Antônimos
outdated informationhistorical informationobsolete informationancient information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
informação contemporânea
Standard usage in news, academic, and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
informação de agora / informação atual
More colloquial alternatives used in everyday speech
São Paulo
informação contemporânea / dados atuais
Common in business and corporate environments
Portugal
informação contemporânea / informação presente
Similar to Brazilian usage but may emphasize 'presente' more frequently

Related Words

current eventsreal-time databreaking newsup-to-date knowledgepresent circumstances

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the know
up to speed
in the loop
current affairs
keeping tabs on
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