pronunciado
“pronunciado” means “noticeable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
noticeable, steep
Also: pronounced, sharp
📝 In Action
Tiene un acento extranjero muy pronunciado.
A2He has a very noticeable foreign accent.
Hay un descenso pronunciado al final de la calle.
B1There is a steep descent at the end of the street.
El paciente mostró un alivio pronunciado después del tratamiento.
B2The patient showed a significant relief after the treatment.
pronounced, delivered
📝 In Action
He pronunciado mal tu nombre, lo siento.
A2I have pronounced your name wrong, I'm sorry.
El juez ha pronunciado la sentencia.
B2The judge has delivered the sentence.
Ninguna palabra fue pronunciada durante la cena.
B1Not a single word was spoken during the dinner.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: pronunciado
Question 1 of 3
If a hill is described as 'pronunciado', what is it?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'pronuntiare', which combined 'pro' (forth/out) and 'nuntiare' (to announce). Originally it meant to proclaim something publicly.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'pronunciado' mean 'famous'?
No. While 'pronounced' in English can sometimes mean 'famous' in very specific archaic contexts, in Spanish it strictly means 'noticeable', 'obvious', or 'spoken'.
Can I use 'pronunciado' for a loud sound?
Not really. It's better for a 'distinct' sound or accent. If something is just loud, use 'fuerte' or 'ruidoso'.
What is the difference between 'pronunciado' and 'marcado'?
They are very similar! 'Marcado' often implies something was literally marked or is very 'defined', while 'pronunciado' is better for slopes, accents, or very obvious changes.