denuncio

Denuncio is a verb form found in several Romance languages, most notably Spanish and Italian, meaning I denounce or I report. In both languages it corresponds to the first-person singular present indicative: the speaker is describing an ongoing action of denouncing, accusing, or reporting wrongdoing to authorities.

In Spanish, denounce is denunciar, and denuncio is used in sentences such as “Yo denuncio el robo a la policía.” The related noun denuncia refers to a formal complaint or report filed with authorities, which may initiate legal proceedings. Other related forms include denunciante (the person who files the denuncia) and denunciado (the person denounced or accused). The term can cover various contexts, from criminal accusations to formal disclosures in civil or administrative matters.

In Italian, the equivalent verb is denunciare, with io denuncio serving the same present meaning. The noun denuncia similarly denotes a formal report to authorities. In both languages, denunciare and denuncio carry the sense of bringing a wrongdoing to light, whether through a formal complaint or public accusation, and they are used in legal, journalistic, and everyday contexts.

Etymology traces both Spanish denunciar and Italian denunciare to Latin denuntiare, meaning to announce, warn, or denounce. The root conveys the act of informing authorities or the public about an observed wrongdoing, often with legal implications.

See also: Denuncia, Denunciante, Denunciado, Denunciar, Denunciare.