Proclamar (en. Proclaim)
/pro.klaˈmaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To officially declare something.
The government proclaimed a state of emergency.
El gobierno proclamó el estado de emergencia.
To announce or make a fact public.
He proclaimed his love for her on a radio station.
Proclamó su amor por ella en una estación de radio.
To make a statement aloud.
He proclaimed his victory before an enthusiastic crowd.
Proclamó su victoria ante una multitud animada.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'proclamare', which means 'to shout in public'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
proclamation of independence
Formal announcement of a country's independence.
proclamación de la independencia
proclaim peace
Announce the declaration or the desire for lasting peace.
proclamar la paz
Related Words
to declaim
To express aloud and in a dramatized manner.
declamar
to manifest
To make feelings or thoughts known publicly.
manifestar
Slang Meanings
To shout something with fervor.
He proclaimed it to the four winds.
Lo proclamó a los cuatro vientos.
To make a bold statement.
She proclaimed that she would be the best in the competition.
Ella proclamó que sería la mejor en la competencia.