source of information

[/sɔːrs əv ɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: sources of information
fonte de informação
1. A person, document, website, or other medium from which information is obtained or derived
The newspaper was my primary source of information about the scandal.
O jornal foi minha principal fonte de informação sobre o escândalo.
2. An origin or point of reference used to gather knowledge on a particular subject
Academic journals serve as reliable sources of information for researchers.
Periódicos acadêmicos servem como fontes de informação confiáveis para pesquisadores.
3. Any entity that provides data, facts, or intelligence
Social media has become a major source of information for many people.
As redes sociais tornaram-se uma importante fonte de informação para muitas pessoas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'fonte de informação' (source of information) is increasingly important in discussions about media literacy and combating fake news (notícias falsas). Both Brazilian and Portuguese media outlets emphasize the importance of identifying reliable sources, particularly in the context of social media. In the USA and English-speaking cultures, this phrase is fundamental to academic integrity, journalism ethics, and information verification practices.
NYC Slang
info spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fountain of informationorigin of informationreferencerepositorysupply of informationwellspring
Antonyms / Antônimos
misinformationdisinformationunreliable source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fonte de informação
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fonte de informação
Standard usage; sometimes colloquially 'fonte de notícia'
São Paulo
fonte de informação
Standard in academic and business contexts; widely used in media
Portugal
fonte de informação
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'fonte informativa' in formal contexts

Related Words

credibilityreliabilitydocumentationbibliographycitationdata

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to the source
at source
primary source versus secondary source
credible source
trusted source
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