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anuncios

/ah-NOON-see-ohs/

advertisements

A large, bright, colorful billboard advertisement standing outside, depicting a smiling cartoon dog happily holding a giant bone.

Visualizing 'anuncios' as advertisements, like this colorful marketing billboard.

anuncios(noun)

mA2

advertisements

?

commercials, marketing

,

ads

?

short for advertisements

Also:

commercials

?

on TV or radio

📝 In Action

Hay demasiados anuncios en esta aplicación.

A2

There are too many advertisements in this application.

Odio los anuncios que salen justo antes de la película.

B1

I hate the commercials that appear right before the movie.

¿Viste los anuncios de coches nuevos en la revista?

A2

Did you see the ads for new cars in the magazine?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • bloqueador de anuncios – ad blocker
  • poner un anuncio – to place an ad

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine Plural

Even though this word ends in '-os', remember that the singular is 'anuncio,' which is a masculine noun. You must use masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los anuncios viejos').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Anuncio' with 'Aviso'

Mistake: "Using 'aviso' when you mean an advertisement."

Correction: 'Aviso' usually means a warning or a simple notice. 'Anuncio' is almost always used for commercial advertisements.

⭐ Usage Tips

Online Usage

When talking about internet ads, 'anuncios' is the standard term. You can also hear 'banners' or 'pop-ups,' but 'anuncios' covers them all.

A cheerful figure standing on a small wooden box, holding a large red megaphone and making a public announcement to a small group of attentive listeners.

This image shows 'anuncios' as public announcements being made using a megaphone.

anuncios(noun)

mB1

announcements

?

public notice or declaration

Also:

notices

?

written public information

,

classifieds

?

short ads in a newspaper

📝 In Action

Los anuncios de la boda se enviarán la próxima semana.

B1

The wedding announcements will be sent next week.

Escuchamos los anuncios por megafonía en la estación de tren.

B2

We heard the announcements over the loudspeaker at the train station.

Revisa la sección de anuncios clasificados para buscar trabajo.

B2

Check the classified announcements section to look for a job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • avisos (notices/warnings)
  • comunicados (communiqués/statements)

Common Collocations

  • anuncios clasificados – classified ads/notices
  • hacer anuncios – to make announcements

💡 Grammar Points

Verb Connection

This word comes from the verb 'anunciar' (to announce or advertise). Thinking of the verb can help you remember both noun meanings.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If you hear 'anuncios' in a public place like a school or airport, it almost certainly means 'announcements.' If you see it on a website or TV, it means 'advertisements.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: anuncios

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'anuncios' to mean 'announcements' rather than 'advertisements'?

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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).