Anunciar (en. Announce)

/a.nun.'θjaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something known.
The director announced the results of the exam.
El director anunció los resultados del examen.
To predict or forecast something.
The meteorologist announced a storm for tomorrow.
El meteorólogo anunció una tormenta para mañana.
To proclaim or declare something officially.
The opening of a new train was announced.
Se anunció la apertura de un nuevo tren.

Etymology

From Latin 'annuntiare', which means 'to make known'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to announce to the four winds
To make an announcement in a very public manner.
anunciar a los cuatro vientos
to announce the end
To make known that something has ended.
anunciar el fin
advertising announcement
A message made to promote a product or service.
anuncio publicitario

Related Words

announcement
A message that is communicated to inform or promote something.
anuncio
notification
Communication made to give notice of something.
notificación
to inform
To let someone know something.
avisar

Slang Meanings

To make a fuss about something.
Don’t stop announcing it, it sounds like you are selling something.
No pares de anunciarlo, parece que estás vendiendo algo.
To spread a rumor or news.
That girl is always announcing what she doesn’t know.
Esa chica siempre anda anunciando lo que no sabe.