How to Say "pronounced" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “pronounced” is “pronunciado” — use this word when describing something as distinct, noticeable, or strongly marked, like an accent or a physical feature. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to have spoken'.
pronunciado
pro-noon-SYAH-dohpɾonunˈθjaðo
Examples
Tiene un acento extranjero muy pronunciado.
He has a very noticeable foreign accent.
Hay un descenso pronunciado al final de la calle.
There is a steep descent at the end of the street.
El paciente mostró un alivio pronunciado después del tratamiento.
The patient showed a significant relief after the treatment.
He pronunciado mal tu nombre, lo siento.
I have pronounced your name wrong, I'm sorry.
Matching the Noun
Since this is an adjective, it must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'pronunciado' for masculine nouns and 'pronunciada' for feminine nouns.
The 'Haber' Rule
When you use 'pronunciado' with the verb 'haber' (to have) to say things like 'I have spoken', the word never changes its ending. It is always 'pronunciado'.
Don't use it for volume
Mistake: “Su voz es muy pronunciada.”
Correction: Su voz es muy fuerte.
Confusion with 'decir'
Mistake: “He pronunciado que no.”
Correction: He dicho que no.
acusado
ah-koo-SAH-dohakuˈsaðo
Examples
Tenía un acento muy acusado, típico de su región.
He had a very pronounced accent, typical of his region.
La paciente presentaba un dolor acusado en el pecho.
The patient presented a marked pain in the chest.
La persona acusada fue liberada por falta de pruebas.
The accused person was released due to lack of evidence.
Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'acusado' must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes: 'rasgos acusados' (masculine plural features), 'diferencia acusada' (feminine singular difference).
pronunciado
pro-noon-SYAH-dohpɾonunˈθjaðo
Examples
He pronunciado mal tu nombre, lo siento.
I have pronounced your name wrong, I'm sorry.
Tiene un acento extranjero muy pronunciado.
He has a very noticeable foreign accent.
Hay un descenso pronunciado al final de la calle.
There is a steep descent at the end of the street.
El paciente mostró un alivio pronunciado después del tratamiento.
The patient showed a significant relief after the treatment.
Matching the Noun
Since this is an adjective, it must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'pronunciado' for masculine nouns and 'pronunciada' for feminine nouns.
The 'Haber' Rule
When you use 'pronunciado' with the verb 'haber' (to have) to say things like 'I have spoken', the word never changes its ending. It is always 'pronunciado'.
Don't use it for volume
Mistake: “Su voz es muy pronunciada.”
Correction: Su voz es muy fuerte.
Confusion with 'decir'
Mistake: “He pronunciado que no.”
Correction: He dicho que no.
Adjective vs. Verb Confusion
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