Pronunciaba (en. Pronounced)

/pro-nun-θi-'a-βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Articulated or said words clearly.
I pronounced the words carefully so that everyone could understand me.
Yo pronunciaba las palabras con cuidado para que todos me entendieran.
Verbally expressed an opinion or judgment.
During the class, he expressed his ideas about politics.
Durante la clase, él pronunciaba sus ideas sobre la política.
Emitted sounds that constituted a discourse.
She pronounced her speech with a lot of emotion.
Ella pronunciaba su discurso con mucha emoción.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pronuntiare', which means 'to make known' or 'to publish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express an opinion
To make a statement or express an opinion on a topic.
pronunciarse
to pronounce correctly
To say words clearly and correctly.
pronunciar bien
it is pronounced
It refers to how a name or word should be said.
se pronuncia

Related Words

to pronounce
Action of expressing aloud.
pronunciar
pronunciation
How sounds of a language are articulated.
pronunciación
pronouncement
Declaration, especially in political contexts.
pronunciamiento

Slang Meanings

To speak clearly and firmly.
In that meeting, he pronounced like a leader.
En esa reunión, él pronunciaba como un líder.
To say something in a way that resonates or is noticed.
When she expresses herself, everyone listens to her.
Cuando ella se pronuncia, todos la listen.