adnuntiō
The English phrase announce is expressed in Latin using adnuntiō. Wiktionary also lists annuntiō and condīcō.
Meaning: give public notice (verb)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| adnuntiō |
| annuntiō |
| condīcō |
To announce something, you can use several different terms depending on the context. proclamare is used to express the act of announcing an important message in a formal, public or official manner. Additionally, nuntiare is commonly employed to mean 'to announce' in a formal or official capacity.
Which one should you use?
While several words mean to announce, condīcō is used specifically for formal or legal pronouncements, such as a decree or a judicial decision.
Did you know?
- The verb proclamare is used for official announcements but literally means 'to shout'. This reflects a Roman culture where public notice required the physical act of yelling to reach a crowd.
- In Latin, the word nuntius can refer to both the person delivering the news and the news itself. This linguistic overlap means the messenger and the announcement were treated as the same entity.
Examples in context
- Rex proclamat novam legem.The king announces a new law.
- Amicus renuntiat suum adventum.The friend announces his/her arrival.
- Titus indicit festum magnum.Titus announces a big celebration.
Example conversation
Quintus and Julia are discussing an official public decree.
- QuintusHodie adnuntiō legem novam.Today I announce the new law.
- JuliaUbi adnuntias hanc legem, Quinte?Where will you announce this law, Quintus?
- QuintusIn foro adnuntiō.I announce it in the forum.
- JuliaBene, ego te audiam.Good, I will listen to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “announce” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
