Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
proclamación
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoklamaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounproclamation
Example
La proclamación del presidente fue transmitida en vivo.
The president's proclamation was broadcast live.
More examples
El municipio emitió una proclamación para declarar un día sin coches.
The municipality issued a proclamation to declare a car-free day.
Core concept
Official public declaration by an authority.
Common phrases
emitir una proclamación
issue a proclamation
proclamación pública
public proclamation
Similar words
anuncio: Public announcement sharing information broadly, often routine notices or event news.
declaración: Official statement expressing a person's or organization's position, opinion, or intention.
comunicado: Formal written notice issued by an organization reporting facts, decisions, or official updates.
Definition in Spanish
Acto oficial y público por el que una autoridad comunica y hace saber una decisión, norma o anuncio solemne.
Word origin
From Latin proclamatio (pro- 'forth' + clamare 'to cry out'), originally a public calling out that came to mean an official declaration.
Usage tips
- Used for formal, ceremonial, or legal announcements (royal proclamations, declarations of war); use anuncio or comunicado for routine notices.