Pregonar (en. To proclaim)

/pɾeɣoˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To make a piece of news or an announcement public.

Example Sentence: The mailman proclaimed the arrival of the letters in the square.

El cartero pregonó la llegada de las cartas en la plaza.

Definition: To repeat something insistently.

Example Sentence: She always proclaims her love for music.

Ella siempre pregona su amor por la música.

Definition: To promote or boast about something.

Example Sentence: The seller proclaimed the virtues of the new product.

El vendedor pregonó las virtudes del nuevo producto.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'praedicare', which means 'to announce' or 'to declare'.

Common Phrase: to proclaim in the street

Meaning: To make oneself known or announce something publicly.

pregonar en la calle

Common Phrase: to proclaim to the four winds

Meaning: To make an announcement in a loud and extensive manner.

pregonar a los cuatro vientos

Common Phrase: to proclaim the virtues

Meaning: To speak with exaltation about the qualities of something or someone.

pregonar las virtudes

Related Word: proclamation

Description: Public announcement or proclamation.

pregón

Related Word: fair proclamation

Description: Announcement made at fairs to attract people.

pregón de feria

Related Word: town crier

Description: Person who makes proclamations.

pregonero

Slang Meaning: To make too much noise about something.

Example: That guy is always proclaiming his achievements on social media.

Ese tipo siempre está pregonando sus logros en las redes sociales.

Slang Meaning: To boast in an exaggerated manner.

Example: I don't like it when someone keeps proclaiming non-stop.

No me gusta cuando alguien pregona sin parar.