Anunciaban (en. They announced)
/a.nu.nθiˈa.βan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate the arrival of an event or a piece of news.
The media announced the opening of the new shopping center.
Los medios anunciaban la apertura del nuevo centro comercial.
To proclaim or make something public.
Changes in the company's policy were announced.
Se anunciaban cambios en la política de la empresa.
To inform a specific audience about something.
The director announced the exam results.
El director anunciaba los resultados del examen.
Etymology
From the verb announce, which comes from the Latin 'nuntiare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to announce aloud
To make an announcement out loud, generally in a public place.
anunciar a voces
to announce the arrival
To inform about the arrival of someone or something.
anunciar la llegada
to announce an event
To make known the occurrence of a future event.
anunciar un evento
Related Words
announcement
News or notice published to inform others.
anuncio
announcer
Person or entity that makes an announcement.
anunciante
announcer
One who announces or communicates.
anunciador
Slang Meanings
To talk about something that has not happened yet.
Friends say that I announced the end of the world, but it was just a joke.
Se dice entre amigos que yo anunciaba el fin del mundo, pero era solo una broma.
To say something too early.
They didn't announce the party so early, or we would lose the surprise.
No anunciaban la fiesta tan pronto, o perderíamos la sorpresa.