anuncio
/ah-NOON-syoh/
advertisement
This illustration shows an anuncio (advertisement) promoting a product.
anuncio(noun)
advertisement
?commercial, publicity
ad
?short form
,listing
?classifieds or real estate
📝 In Action
El anuncio de televisión era muy gracioso, pero caro.
A1The TV advertisement was very funny, but expensive.
Hay demasiados anuncios pop-up en esta página web.
A2There are too many pop-up ads on this website.
Vimos un anuncio de trabajo para un nuevo programador.
B1We saw a job listing for a new programmer.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though many words ending in '-o' are masculine, remember that 'anuncio' always uses the masculine article: el anuncio.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Anuncio' and 'Aviso'
Mistake: "Using 'aviso' when you mean a commercial promotion."
Correction: 'Anuncio' is specifically a commercial or public promotion. 'Aviso' usually means a simple warning or written notice.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Verb
To talk about the action, use the related verb anunciar (to advertise/to announce). Example: Van a anunciar el producto (They are going to advertise the product).
Making a formal declaration or news is an anuncio (announcement).
anuncio(noun)
announcement
?formal declaration or news
notice
?public notice
,omen
?sign or indication of a future event (less common)
📝 In Action
El presidente hará un anuncio importante esta tarde.
B1The president will make an important announcement this afternoon.
El anuncio de su boda sorprendió a todos sus amigos.
B2The announcement of their wedding surprised all their friends.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Result
This definition emphasizes the act of notifying or declaring something. If you are talking about the written notice or sign itself, you might use aviso.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: anuncio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'anuncio' in the sense of a commercial promotion?
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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).