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How to Say "announcement" in Spanish

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anuncio

ah-NOON-syoh/aˈnunθjo/

nounB1formal
Use 'anuncio' when referring to a public or formal declaration of news, often from an authority or organization.
A person on a small stage using a megaphone to deliver a message to a small, attentive audience, illustrating an announcement.

Examples

El presidente hará un anuncio importante esta tarde.

The president will make an important announcement this afternoon.

El anuncio de su boda sorprendió a todos sus amigos.

The announcement of their wedding surprised all their friends.

Action vs. Result

This definition emphasizes the act of notifying or declaring something. If you are talking about the written notice or sign itself, you might use aviso.

aviso

ah-VEE-soh/aˈβiso/

nounA1informal
Use 'aviso' for a piece of information or a notice, often posted or communicated to a specific group, like a warning or reminder.
A blank square piece of paper fixed with a red thumbtack onto a simple wooden bulletin board, representing a posted announcement.

Examples

Puso un aviso en el tablón de la escuela.

He put a notice on the school bulletin board.

Recibimos un aviso por correo electrónico sobre la reunión.

We received an announcement via email about the meeting.

Busco un piso, ¿viste algún aviso de alquiler?

I'm looking for an apartment, did you see any rental ads (notices)?

Masculine Gender

Even though it ends in '-o', remember that 'aviso' is always masculine, so use 'el aviso' or 'un aviso' when referring to it.

Anuncio vs. Aviso

Learners often use 'aviso' for significant public declarations when 'anuncio' is more appropriate. Remember, 'anuncio' is for bigger news, while 'aviso' is typically for smaller, more localized notices or warnings.

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