Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Advertisement in Spanish: Anuncio
Anuncio · noun · ah-NOON-syoh
The Spanish word for advertisement is 'anuncio' (masculine noun). It covers TV commercials, print ads, online ads, and classified listings. The broader concept of 'advertising' as an industry is 'publicidad.' In Colombia and some other countries, 'aviso' is used for certain types of advertisements and signs.
Anuncio is pronounced ah-NOON-syoh. The stress falls on the second syllable 'nun'. The 'cio' ending sounds like 'syoh' in one quick syllable.
Vi un anuncio en la televisión sobre un nuevo teléfono.
I saw an advertisement on television about a new phone.
Advertisement in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for advertisement, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| anuncio | advertisement | ah-NOON-syoh | Default, widely understood |
| publicidad | advertisement | advertising in general | |
| aviso | advertisement | Colombia and some Latin American countries |
How Native Speakers Use Anuncio
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Television
Los anuncios de televisión duran treinta segundos cada uno.
Television advertisements last thirty seconds each.
Referring to TV commercials and their typical length.
Online advertising
Ese anuncio me aparece cada vez que abro la aplicación.
That ad appears every time I open the app.
Describing targeted digital advertising on mobile devices.
Job listings
Encontré un anuncio de trabajo que se ajusta a mi perfil.
I found a job advertisement that fits my profile.
Anuncio also covers classified ads and job postings.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Anuncio
Using advertencia instead
Incorrect: Vi una advertencia de zapatos en la revista.
Correct: Vi un anuncio de zapatos en la revista.
'Advertencia' means a warning or caution, not an advertisement. The correct word for a commercial promotion is 'anuncio'.
Confusing publicidad and anuncio
Incorrect: Pon la publicidad en el periódico. (meaning a single ad)
Correct: Pon el anuncio en el periódico.
'Publicidad' refers to advertising as a concept or industry, while 'anuncio' is a specific, individual advertisement. For one ad placement, use 'anuncio'.
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Common Questions About Advertisement in Spanish
- What's the difference between anuncio and comercial?
- An 'anuncio' is the general word for any advertisement (print, digital, classified), while 'comercial' specifically refers to a television or radio commercial—so all comerciales are anuncios, but not all anuncios are comerciales.
- How do you say 'to advertise' as a verb?
- The verb 'to advertise' translates to 'anunciar' (to announce/advertise something) or 'hacer publicidad de' (to publicize/promote), depending on whether you mean placing an ad or promoting in general.
- What does 'propaganda' mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, 'propaganda' can mean both political propaganda and commercial advertising (especially in informal Latin American usage), though in formal contexts 'publicidad' is preferred for commercial advertising to avoid the negative connotation associated with propaganda.