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How to Say "commercials" in Spanish

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anuncios

ah-NOON-see-ohs/aˈnunsjos/

nounA2general
Use 'anuncios' when referring to advertisements in a general sense, including those seen on TV, radio, online, or even print media.
A large, bright, colorful billboard advertisement standing outside, depicting a smiling cartoon dog happily holding a giant bone.

Examples

Hay demasiados anuncios en esta aplicación.

There are too many ads 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/

nounB1general
Use 'comerciales' specifically when talking about advertisements shown during breaks in television or radio programming.
A colorful television screen displaying a brightly colored box of cereal being advertised by a smiling cartoon character.

Examples

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'.

General vs. Specific Use

Learners often confuse 'anuncios' and 'comerciales' because both mean advertisements. Remember that 'anuncios' is the more general term, while 'comerciales' is specifically for TV or radio ads shown during breaks.

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