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comunicado

koh-moo-nee-KAH-doh/komuniˈkaðo/

“comunicado” means “official statement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

official statement, press release

Also: notice
NounmB1formal
A formal podium with a microphone on a blue background.

📝 In Action

La empresa emitió un comunicado oficial sobre la nueva ley.

B1

The company issued an official statement about the new law.

Leímos el comunicado de prensa en el periódico de hoy.

B1

We read the press release in today's newspaper.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nota (note/notice)
  • aviso (notice/warning)
  • declaración (declaration/statement)

Common Collocations

  • comunicado de prensa – press release
  • emitir un comunicado – to issue a statement
  • comunicado oficial – official announcement

connected, in communication

Also: linked
Two bright rooms with an open door between them.

📝 In Action

Buscamos un hotel con habitaciones comunicadas.

B2

We are looking for a hotel with connecting rooms.

Después de muchos años, por fin estamos comunicados.

B2

After many years, we are finally in touch.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • incomunicado (isolated/cut off)

Common Collocations

  • estar comunicado – to be in touch / to be connected
  • bien comunicado – well-connected (usually regarding transport)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comunicado

Question 1 of 2

If a politician gives a 'comunicado' to the press, what did they give?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comunicar(to communicate) — Verb
comunicación(communication) — Noun
comunicativo(talkative/communicative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'communicatus', which means 'shared' or 'made common'. It's built from 'communis' (common) and the suffix that turns it into an action.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: communiquePortuguese: comunicadoFrench: communiqué

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'comunicado' a verb?

Technically, it is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'comunicar' (to communicate). However, it is most frequently used as a noun (a statement) or an adjective (connected).

What is the difference between 'comunicado' and 'mensaje'?

A 'comunicado' is official and formal, like something from a government. A 'mensaje' is a general message, like a text message to a friend.