anunciado

Anunciado is the past participle of the verb anunciar in Spanish and Portuguese. It functions as an adjective or as part of a passive voice construction, conveying that something has been made known, announced, or advertised. The form agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes: anunciados/anunciadas (plural), anunciado/anunciada (singular, masculine/feminine).

Etymology and sense: The word derives from Latin annuntiare, meaning to announce. In both Spanish and Portuguese, anunciado retains the sense of information that has been publicly declared or promoted, and can also describe something that has been officially released or publicized.

Usage: In Spanish, ejemplo: “El evento fue anunciado ayer,” meaning the event was announced yesterday. In Portuguese, ejemplo: “O lançamento foi anunciado na conferência,” meaning the launch was announced at the conference. As an adjective, it can describe objects or concepts that have been publicly disclosed, for instance “un proyecto anunciado” (an announced project) or “produto anunciado” (advertised product). In marketing contexts, anunciado frequently implies that the details have been made known to the public rather than implying performance or quality.

Related forms and notes: The corresponding noun in both languages is anuncio (Spanish) or anúncio (Portuguese), referring to an announcement or advertisement. Anunciado should not be confused with a noun meaning advertisement; the noun forms are used where the act or thing announced is the focus. The term is applicable in formal, journalistic, and everyday language as a way to describe something that has already been publicized.