English–Spanish

“vendor's cry” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeˈɣon/

Example

En el mercado escuché el pregón del vendedor.

At the market I heard the vendor's cry.

Illustration for pregón (vendor's cry)

How to say “vendor's cry” in Spanish

“Vendor's cry” in Spanish is pregón.

Short loud street-call advertising goods or an event.

Full entry for pregón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pregón

El ayuntamiento publicó el pregón sobre las fiestas del pueblo.

The town hall published the announcement about the town's festivals.

Tips for using pregón

  • In markets a pregón usually gives a single clear item, price, or time, so identifying the noun and any number reveals the message quickly.

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