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anuncio

ah-NOON-syoh/aˈnunθjo/

“anuncio” means “advertisement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

advertisement

Also: ad, listing
NounmA1
Mexico
A cheerful cartoon person pointing at a large billboard displaying a single red apple, representing an advertisement.

📝 In Action

El anuncio de televisión era muy gracioso, pero caro.

A1

The TV advertisement was very funny, but expensive.

Hay demasiados anuncios pop-up en esta página web.

A2

There are too many pop-up ads on this website.

Vimos un anuncio de trabajo para un nuevo programador.

B1

We saw a job listing for a new programmer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • poner un anuncio – to place/run an ad
  • saltar el anuncio – to skip the ad

announcement

Also: notice, omen
NounmB1
A person on a small stage using a megaphone to deliver a message to a small, attentive audience, illustrating an announcement.

📝 In Action

El presidente hará un anuncio importante esta tarde.

B1

The president will make an important announcement this afternoon.

El anuncio de su boda sorprendió a todos sus amigos.

B2

The announcement of their wedding surprised all their friends.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • declaración (declaration)
  • notificación (notification)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un anuncio – to make an announcement
  • el anuncio oficial – the official announcement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anuncio" in Spanish:

ad→advertisement→announcement→listing→notice→omen→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: anuncio

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'anuncio' in the sense of a commercial promotion?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
anunciar(to announce, to advertise) — Verb
anunciador(announcer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *annuntiare*, meaning 'to report' or 'to bring news.' It is formed by combining *ad-* (to) and *nuntius* (messenger or message).

First recorded: Around the 13th century in its modern form.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: annuncioPortuguese: anúncio

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'anuncio' y 'aviso'?

'Anuncio' is usually a commercial advertisement or a major public declaration. 'Aviso' is generally a simple notice, warning, or reminder, often posted on a bulletin board or sent quickly.

Can I use 'anuncio' for a small classified ad?

Yes! If you are selling a car or looking for an apartment in the newspaper, that is called a 'anuncio clasificado' (classified ad).