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anuncios

ah-NOON-see-ohs/aˈnunsjos/

nounA2general
Use 'anuncios' for advertisements in a general sense, such as on websites, in newspapers, or as a general term for ads.
A large, bright, colorful billboard advertisement standing outside, depicting a smiling cartoon dog happily holding a giant bone.

Examples

Vi un anuncio interesante en la revista.

I saw an interesting advertisement in the magazine.

Hay demasiados anuncios en esta aplicación.

There are too many advertisements in this application.

Odio los anuncios que salen justo antes de la película.

I hate the commercials that appear right before the movie.

¿Viste los anuncios de coches nuevos en la revista?

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

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').

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.

comerciales

koh-mer-SYAH-les/ko.meɾˈsja.les/

nounB1media
Use 'comerciales' specifically for television or radio advertisements, often referring to them as 'commercials'.
A colorful television screen displaying a brightly colored box of cereal being advertised by a smiling cartoon character.

Examples

Los comerciales interrumpieron la película con demasiada frecuencia.

The commercials interrupted the movie too often.

Pusieron tres comerciales seguidos durante el descanso.

They showed three commercials in a row during the break.

Odio ver películas en la tele por la cantidad de comerciales.

I hate watching movies on TV because of the number of ads.

Masculine Plural Noun

This meaning of 'comerciales' is always used as a masculine plural noun, meaning 'the advertisements.' The singular form is 'el comercial'.

Anuncios vs. Comerciales

Learners often use 'anuncios' for TV ads when 'comerciales' is more specific and natural. While 'anuncios' is a broader term, 'comerciales' is the go-to word for broadcast advertisements.

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