anunciar
/ah-noon-see-ar/
announce
A town crier or official 'announces' (anunciar) important news to the public.
anunciar(Verb)
announce
?to formally declare news or an event
,declare
?stating a position or fact
notify
?giving notice
,herald
?of a sign or beginning
📝 In Action
El presidente anunció nuevas medidas económicas.
B1The president announced new economic measures.
Vamos a anunciar nuestra boda este fin de semana.
A2We are going to announce our wedding this weekend.
La tormenta fue anunciada por un cambio brusco de viento.
B2The storm was heralded (or announced) by a sudden change in the wind.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Que'
When announcing a fact or piece of news, you often follow 'anunciar' with 'que' plus the normal present tense (indicative): 'Anuncian que el tren llega tarde.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'anunciar' and 'avisar'
Mistake: "Usando 'anunciar' para dar una advertencia personal."
Correction: 'Avisar' means to warn or give a personal heads-up, while 'anunciar' is for general or formal declarations. Say 'Te aviso que voy tarde' (I warn you I'm late).
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Formal
Think of 'anunciar' as the verb you use for important, public, or official information—like a government statement or a major life event.
A colorful poster used to 'advertise' (anunciar) a fresh product.
📝 In Action
¿Dónde anunciaron ese nuevo coche?
B1Where did they advertise that new car?
La empresa anunció su producto en las redes sociales.
B2The company advertised its product on social media.
Anunciamos la casa en venta la semana pasada.
A2We advertised the house for sale last week.
💡 Grammar Points
Prepositions for Placement
When talking about where the advertisement appears, use 'en' (on/in): 'anunciar en la radio' (to advertise on the radio).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Media
If the context involves selling, marketing, or placing an ad in a public space (like a newspaper or internet), this is the correct meaning of 'anunciar'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ 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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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.