Spanish Phrase
¿Qué información tengo que dar?
Meaning
The speaker is asking what specific details or data they are required to provide. It can refer to paperwork, a form, a presentation, or any situation where certain information must be supplied.
When to use
Use this question when you are unsure about the exact data someone expects from you—whether filling out a job application, responding to a client request, or completing a school assignment. It works in both formal and informal contexts, though you may choose a more formal alternative in business settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéinformacióntengoquedar
Qué (interrogative)
Used at the beginning of a question to ask 'what'. It carries an accent to differentiate it from the conjunction 'que'.
tener que + infinitive
A periphrastic construction that expresses obligation, similar to 'have to' in English. The verb 'tener' is conjugated, while the following verb stays in infinitive.
información (noun)
A feminine singular noun meaning 'information' or 'details'.
dar (infinitive)
The infinitive form of the verb 'to give', used after 'tener que' to indicate the action required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué información tengo que dar para la solicitud de beca?
What information do I have to give for the scholarship application?
Necesitas tu nombre completo, historial académico y una carta de motivación.
You need to provide your full name, academic record, and a motivation letter.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué información tengo dar?
Missing the auxiliary 'que' after 'tengo'. The correct construction is 'tener que + infinitive'.
¿Qué información tengo de dar?
The preposition 'de' is unnecessary here; it changes the meaning and sounds unnatural.
¿Qué información tengo que de dar?
Do not insert an extra 'de' after 'que'. The phrase should be 'tengo que dar' directly.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué datos debo proporcionar?
What data must I provide?
¿Qué información necesito entregar?
What information do I need to hand in?
¿Qué información me corresponde dar?
What information am I supposed to give?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, being precise about the required information shows professionalism and respect for the other party's time. In formal settings (e.g., government offices, universities) you might prefer the more formal '¿Qué información debo proporcionar?' to avoid sounding too casual.