Spanish Phrase
Siempre infórmate sobre las costumbres locales.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Always inform yourself about the local customs.’ It is a piece of advice that encourages proactive learning and respect for the culture you are entering.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving travel advice, before attending a cultural event, or whenever you want to remind someone to research local etiquette—especially useful for tourists, expatriates, or business travelers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siempreinfórmatesobrelascostumbreslocales
Siempre (adverb)
Adverb of frequency placed at the beginning of the sentence to stress that the action should be done habitually.
infórmate (imperative reflexive)
Second‑person singular imperative of 'informar' with the reflexive pronoun 'te'; the accent on í is required.
sobre (preposition)
Means 'about' or 'on' and introduces the topic you should inform yourself about.
las costumbres (noun phrase)
Plural feminine noun 'costumbre' with the definite article 'las' to refer to customs in general.
locales (adjective)
Adjective agreeing in gender and number with 'costumbres', meaning 'local'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué debería hacer antes de ir al festival de la ciudad?
What should I do before going to the city festival?
Siempre infórmate sobre las costumbres locales.
Always inform yourself about the local customs.
✕Common Mistakes
Siempre informate sobre las costumbres locales.
Missing the accent on the í; the correct form is 'infórmate'.
Siempre infórmate sobre los costumbres locales.
Costumbre is feminine; the article must be 'las'.
Siempre infórmate sobre la costumbre locales.
Both noun and adjective must agree in number; use 'costumbres locales'.
↔Alternatives
Infórmate siempre de las costumbres locales.
Always inform yourself of the local customs.
Asegúrate de conocer las costumbres locales.
Make sure you know the local customs.
No olvides investigar las costumbres del lugar.
Don’t forget to research the place’s customs.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, showing respect for local customs—such as greeting with a kiss in Argentina, removing shoes in some Mexican homes, or dressing modestly in certain religious sites—can make a huge difference in how you are received. Asking locals or reading a short guide before you arrive is considered polite and shows genuine interest.