anuncios
“anuncios” means “advertisements” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
advertisements, ads
Also: commercials
📝 In Action
Hay demasiados anuncios en esta aplicación.
A2There are too many advertisements in this application.
Odio los anuncios que salen justo antes de la película.
B1I hate the commercials that appear right before the movie.
¿Viste los anuncios de coches nuevos en la revista?
A2Did you see the ads for new cars in the magazine?
announcements
Also: notices, classifieds
📝 In Action
Los anuncios de la boda se enviarán la próxima semana.
B1The wedding announcements will be sent next week.
Escuchamos los anuncios por megafonía en la estación de tren.
B2We heard the announcements over the loudspeaker at the train station.
Revisa la sección de anuncios clasificados para buscar trabajo.
B2Check the classified announcements section to look for a job.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "anuncios" in Spanish:
ads→advertisements→announcements→classifieds→commercials→notices→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: anuncios
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'anuncios' to mean 'announcements' rather than 'advertisements'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *annuntiare*, meaning 'to report' or 'to make known.' This origin explains why the Spanish word covers both commercial advertising and simple public announcements.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'anuncios' the same as 'publicidad'?
They are very similar, but 'publicidad' usually refers to the concept or industry of advertising as a whole (the activity), while 'anuncios' refers to the specific, individual commercial messages (the advertisements themselves).
How do I say 'ad blocker' in Spanish?
The most common term is 'bloqueador de anuncios' (ad blocker).