proclamar
“proclamar” means “to proclaim” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to proclaim
Also: to declare, to crown
📝 In Action
El país decidió proclamar su independencia.
B1The country decided to proclaim its independence.
Fue proclamado el ganador de la competencia.
B2He was proclaimed the winner of the competition.
La ONU proclamó el Día Internacional de la Paz.
B2The UN proclaimed the International Day of Peace.
to shout from the rooftops
Also: to state
📝 In Action
Ella quiere proclamar su amor a los cuatro vientos.
B2She wants to shout her love from the rooftops.
No es necesario proclamar tus éxitos todo el tiempo.
B2It is not necessary to announce your successes all the time.
Él proclama orgulloso sus raíces culturales.
C1He proudly asserts his cultural roots.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: proclamar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence refers to an official government action?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'proclamare', which combines 'pro' (forward/out) and 'clamare' (to cry out or shout).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'proclamar' for a secret?
No, 'proclamar' is the opposite of a secret! It implies making something known to as many people as possible.
Is 'proclamar' the same as 'anunciar'?
They are close, but 'proclamar' is much more formal and usually involves a sense of authority or high importance.
Is 'proclamar' an irregular verb?
No, it is completely regular in all its forms. It follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs.