anuncio
/aˈnunθjo/
The Spanish word for "ad" is anuncio.
anuncio is used to refer to an advertisement. It is also the standard term used for a public announcement.
Meaning: clipping of advertisement (noun)
Which one should you use?
While anuncio is the general term for an advertisement, you might encounter the term Spot publicitario when specifically referring to a commercial spot.
How does it change in a sentence?
anuncio is a masculine noun. To form the plural "ads", use anuncios.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈnunθjo/
Did you know?
- The verb anunciar can mean 'to advertise' but is also the standard way to say 'to announce' a pregnancy or a wedding.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a classified ad in a newspaper is called un aviso, whereas a large display ad is an anuncio.
- The word anuncio shares its roots with the English word 'announce', as both descend from the Latin 'nuntius', meaning 'messenger'.
Examples in context
- Ese anuncio es lacrimógeno.The ad is tear-jerking.This sentence uses anuncio to describe an ad that is tear-jerking.Tatoeba #9635536 by dpcossio, translation #9636944 by DJ_Saidez
- Haz click aquí para saltar este anuncio.Click here to skip this ad.This sentence uses anuncio in the context of skipping an ad.Tatoeba #2718389 by caiser, translation #2718086 by Hybrid
- ¿El producto en el anuncio ya está agotado?Is the product in the ad already out of stock?This sentence uses anuncio to ask about a product featured in an ad.Tatoeba #2240491 by marcelostockle, translation #1744255 by belgavox
- El anuncio se transmitirá durante el programaThe ad will be broadcasted during the show
- Esta publicidad es muy efectivaThis ad is very effective
- El spot publicitario fue bien recibido por el públicoThe ad spot was well received by the audience
- Echa un vistazo al nuevo inserto publicitario en nuestro periódicoTake a look at the new ad insert in our newspaper
- Vimos varios spots graciosos en la televisiónWe watched several funny ads on TV
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at a magazine in a cafe.
- ElenaMira este anuncio de viajes.Look at this travel ad.
- JavierEs un anuncio muy bonito.It is a very beautiful ad.
- Elena¿Viste el anuncio en la televisión?Did you see the ad on TV?
- JavierNo, no vi ese anuncio.No, I didn't see that ad.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anuncio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anuncio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
