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pronunciar

pro-noon-syahrpɾonunˈsjaɾ

“pronunciar” means “to pronounce” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to pronounce

Also: to say
VerbA1regular ar
A close-up of a person's mouth clearly forming a sound with sound waves emanating from it.
gerundpronunciando
past Participlepronunciado
infinitivepronunciar

📝 In Action

Es difícil pronunciar la letra 'r' en español.

A1

It is difficult to pronounce the letter 'r' in Spanish.

Ella pronuncia las palabras con mucha claridad.

A2

She pronounces the words very clearly.

Si no pronuncias bien, la gente no te entenderá.

B1

If you don't pronounce well, people won't understand you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • articular (to articulate)
  • modular (to modulate)

Antonyms

  • callar (to keep quiet)
  • balbucear (to mumble)

Common Collocations

  • pronunciar correctamente – to pronounce correctly
  • difícil de pronunciar – hard to pronounce

to deliver, to hand down

Also: to declare
VerbB2regular arformal
A person standing behind a wooden podium speaking to an audience.
gerundpronunciando
past Participlepronunciado
infinitivepronunciar

📝 In Action

El director pronunció un discurso muy emotivo.

B2

The director delivered a very emotional speech.

El juez pronunciará la sentencia el próximo lunes.

C1

The judge will hand down the sentence next Monday.

Es el momento de que el gobierno se pronuncie sobre la crisis.

B2

It is time for the government to take a stand on the crisis.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dictar (to dictate/issue (a sentence))
  • exponer (to present/expose)

Common Collocations

  • pronunciar un discurso – to give a speech
  • pronunciar una sentencia – to deliver a verdict

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yopronunciara
túpronunciaras
él/ella/ustedpronunciara
nosotrospronunciáramos
vosotrospronunciarais
ellos/ellas/ustedespronunciaran

Present Subjunctive

yopronuncie
túpronuncies
él/ella/ustedpronuncie
nosotrospronunciemos
vosotrospronunciéis
ellos/ellas/ustedespronuncien

Indicative

Preterite

yopronuncié
túpronunciaste
él/ella/ustedpronunció
nosotrospronunciamos
vosotrospronunciasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedespronunciaron

Imperfect

yopronunciaba
túpronunciabas
él/ella/ustedpronunciaba
nosotrospronunciábamos
vosotrospronunciabais
ellos/ellas/ustedespronunciaban

Present

yopronuncio
túpronuncias
él/ella/ustedpronuncia
nosotrospronunciamos
vosotrospronunciáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespronuncian
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Words that translate to "pronunciar" in Spanish:

to declare→to deliver→to pronounce→to say→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pronunciar

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'to give a speech' using this verb?

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👥 Word Family▼
pronunciación(pronunciation) — Noun
pronunciamiento(proclamation / declaration) — Noun
pronunciado(pronounced / prominent) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'pronuntiare,' which means to 'announce' or 'tell forth.' It combines 'pro' (forth) and 'nuntiare' (to report).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pronounceFrench: prononcerItalian: pronunciare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pronunciar' a regular verb?

Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, so once you know one, you know them all.

What is the difference between 'decir' and 'pronunciar'?

'Decir' means 'to say' (what you are saying), while 'pronunciar' focuses on 'how' you are saying the sounds or the formal delivery of a message.

Can I use 'pronunciar' to mean 'to take a stand'?

Yes, but you usually add 'se' to the end: 'pronunciarse'. For example: 'El equipo se pronunció contra el racismo' (The team spoke out against racism).