Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
pregón
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeˈɣon/
Meaning
- masculine nounvendor's cry
Example
En el mercado escuché el pregón del vendedor.
At the market I heard the vendor's cry.
More examples
El ayuntamiento publicó el pregón sobre las fiestas del pueblo.
The town hall published the announcement about the town's festivals.
Core concept
Short loud street-call advertising goods or an event.
Common phrases
el pregón del vendedor
the vendor's cry
pregón publicitario
promotional announcement
Similar words
anuncio: Short public notice that announces a product, service, or event.
reclamo: Repeated sales cry that attracts customers' attention in a market or street.
grito: Short loud shout that calls out, warns, or expresses strong feeling.
Definition in Spanish
Voz o mensaje público y breve, pronunciado en voz alta por vendedores u organizadores para anunciar o promocionar un producto, servicio o evento.
Word origin
From Spanish pregonar 'to proclaim' and ultimately from Latin praeco 'herald', with pregón naming a brief public proclamation.
Usage tips
- In markets a pregón usually gives a single clear item, price, or time, so identifying the noun and any number reveals the message quickly.