anuncio
/aˈnunθjo/masculine
The Spanish word for announcement is anuncio.
Anuncio is a standard term for announcement used in formal contexts. However, it is the most common word for a commercial advertisement in Spanish.
Meaning: that which conveys what is announced (noun)
Which one should you use?
While anuncio can mean a formal announcement, it is the most common word for a commercial advertisement in Spanish. Comunicado is often used when referring to official written announcements such as press releases or public statements. Declaración is commonly used for formal announcements related to policies, regulations or public statements.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word aviso is often heard for announcement.
How does it change in a sentence?
Anuncio is a masculine noun. The verb form of the noun 'anuncio' is anunciar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈnunθjo/
Did you know?
- While anuncio refers to the ad itself, the act of advertising as an industry or a concept is referred to as publicidad.
- The Spanish word anuncio shares its ancient roots with the English word 'announce' and the Latin nūntius, which referred to a messenger.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word aviso can imply a warning or a caution, whereas anuncio is strictly informative or commercial.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué acaba de decir el anuncio?What did the announcement just say?This sentence is useful for asking about the content of an anuncio.Tatoeba #1196518 by marcelostockle, translation #241722 by CM
- Tengo un gran anuncio que darles.I have a big announcement to make.This sentence shows how to use anuncio when you have something to tell a group.Tatoeba #7290960 by marcelostockle, translation #2358655 by CK
- Haremos un anuncio importanteWe will make an important announcement.
- El comunicado oficial del gobiernoThe government's official announcement.
- La declaración del presidenteThe president's announcement.
- Tengo un aviso importanteI have an important announcement.
- ¡Tengo una buena noticia que contarles!I have good news to announce to you all!
- El director hará un anuncio importante en la reunión de mañanaThe director will make an important announcement at tomorrow's meeting.
- El gobierno emitió un comunicado oficial sobre las nuevas regulacionesThe government issued an official announcement regarding the new regulations.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a train station.
- Daniel¿Escuchaste el anuncio?Did you hear the announcement?
- SofíaNo, no pude oír el anuncio.No, I couldn't hear the announcement.
- DanielEl anuncio dice que el tren llegará tarde.The announcement says the train will be late.
- SofíaQué mal, gracias por avisarme.That's too bad, thanks for letting me know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “announcement” translations and entries 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.
