anunciar

ah-noon-see-araˈnunθjaɾ

“anunciar” means “announce” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

announceA2Verb

to formally declare news or an event

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advertiseB1Verb

promoting a product or service

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announce, declareAlso: notify, herald

VerbA2regular ar

A stylized person standing on a small red stage, holding a golden scroll and addressing two small, attentive figures below. The scene represents a formal declaration.

infinitiveanunciar

past Participleanunciado

gerundanunciando

📝 In Action

El presidente anunció nuevas medidas económicas.

The president announced new economic measures.

Vamos a anunciar nuestra boda este fin de semana.

We are going to announce our wedding this weekend.

La tormenta fue anunciada por un cambio brusco de viento.

The storm was heralded (or announced) by a sudden change in the wind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

declarar (to declare)
comunicar (to communicate)

Antonyms

callar (to silence/keep quiet)

Common Collocations

anunciar una noticia – to announce a piece of news
anunciar el ganador – to announce the winner

advertiseAlso: market

VerbB1regular ar

A large, colorful poster placed prominently outdoors, depicting a single, perfect red apple on a stand, designed to attract attention.

📝 In Action

¿Dónde anunciaron ese nuevo coche?

Where did they advertise that new car?

La empresa anunció su producto en las redes sociales.

The company advertised its product on social media.

Anunciamos la casa en venta la semana pasada.

We advertised the house for sale last week.

Word Connections

Synonyms

publicitar (to publicize)
promocionar (to promote)

Common Collocations

anunciar un producto – to advertise a product
anunciar en televisión – to advertise on television

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoanunciara

túanunciaras

él/ella/ustedanunciara

nosotrosanunciáramos

vosotrosanunciarais

ellos/ellas/ustedesanunciaran

Present Subjunctive

yoanuncie

túanuncies

él/ella/ustedanuncie

nosotrosanunciemos

vosotrosanunciéis

ellos/ellas/ustedesanuncien

Indicative

Preterite

yoanuncié

túanunciaste

él/ella/ustedanunció

nosotrosanunciamos

vosotrosanunciasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesanunciaron

Imperfect

yoanunciaba

túanunciabas

él/ella/ustedanunciaba

nosotrosanunciábamos

vosotrosanunciabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesanunciaban

Present

yoanuncio

túanuncias

él/ella/ustedanuncia

nosotrosanunciamos

vosotrosanunciáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesanuncian

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Words that translate to "anunciar" in Spanish:

advertise announce declare herald market notify

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: anunciar

Question 1 of 2

Which English word best translates 'anunciar' in the sentence: 'La compañía va a anunciar su nuevo teléfono mañana.'

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👥 Word Family

el anuncio(the announcement / the advertisement) — Noun

el anunciante(the advertiser) — Noun

anunciado/a(announced / advertised) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes

cambiar estudiar

📚 Etymology

The word comes from the Latin verb *annuntiare*, which is formed by combining *ad-* (meaning 'to') and *nuntius* (meaning 'messenger' or 'news'). Essentially, it means 'to bring news to.'

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: annunciarePortuguese: anunciar

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'anunciar' un verbo regular o irregular?

'Anunciar' is a completely regular verb. Once you know the pattern for '-ar' verbs, you can conjugate 'anunciar' in any tense without worrying about tricky stem changes or special forms.

What is the difference between 'anuncio' (the noun) and 'publicidad'?

'El anuncio' is the physical item—the specific ad you see on TV or in a magazine. 'La publicidad' is the concept or the general activity of advertising.