Anunciar

Anunciar is a Spanish verb of the first conjugation (-ar) that means to announce, to make known publicly, to declare, or to advertise. It can refer to informing people about an event, to proclaim information, or to publicize a product or service. The noun form anuncio corresponds to “announcement” or “advertisement,” and the related noun anunciación refers to the act of announcing, with religious connotations in the context of the Annunciation.

Etymology and relation: Anunciar comes from Late Latin annuntiare, from annuntius messenger. Its current form and usage developed in the history of Spanish, and it remains a common verb across Spanish-speaking regions.

Conjugation: Anunciar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugation follows standard patterns. Present: anuncio, anuncias, anuncia, anunciamos, anunciáis, anuncian. Preterite: anuncié, anunciaste, anunció, anunciamos, anunciasteis, anunciaron. Imperfect: anunciaba, anunciabas, anunciaba, anunciábamos, anunciabais, anunciaban. Subjunctive: anuncie, anuncies, anuncie, anunciemos, anunciéis, anuncien. Imperative: anuncia (tú), anuncie (usted), anunciemos (nosotros), anunciad (vosotros), anuncien (ustedes).

Usage notes: Anunciar is used for public statements, formal declarations, and marketing communications. It can be distinguished from sin or decir by its emphasis on public notification or promotion. Common examples: “La empresa anunció un nuevo producto.” “El portavoz anunció la fecha de la conferencia.” The noun anuncio is widely used for announcements and advertisements.

See also: anuncio, anuncios, anunciación.