How to Say "commercials" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “commercials” is “anuncios” — use 'anuncios' when referring to advertisements in a general sense, including those seen on TV, radio, online, or even print media.
ah-NOON-see-ohsaˈnunsjos
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.
koh-mer-SYAH-lesko.meɾˈsja.les
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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