annuncio

Annuncio is an Italian noun that refers to a notice, message, or announcement intended to inform the public or a specific audience. It can denote a formal public notice, a classified advertisement, a job posting, an event invitation, or a personal declaration such as a birth, marriage, or death notice. The term derives from Latin annuncium, from annunciare “to announce.”

In everyday use, annuncio covers both neutral notices and commercial advertising. For advertising, the more precise term is annuncio pubblicitario, while a neutral or official notice is often called an avviso or simply an annuncio. In media and communications, an annuncio may appear in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or online platforms.

Usage and nuance: annuncio and avviso can overlap in ordinary speech, but avviso is preferred for formal warnings or administrative notices. Annu ncio pubblicitario clarifies a message created for marketing purposes. Examples include: “L’azienda ha pubblicato un annuncio di lavoro,” “Sul giornale è comparso l’annuncio immobiliare,” and “È stato pubblicato l’annuncio di matrimonio.”

Ecclesiastical and related terms: in church-related contexts the term Annunciazione refers to the Annunciation—the biblical event of the Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary—rather than a general notice, and is a distinct expression from annuncio.