Spanish word

proclamar

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoklaˈmaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbdeclare

Example

El gobierno proclamó el estado de emergencia.

The government declared the state of emergency.

Illustration for proclamar (declare)

More examples

Ella proclamó su amor por él delante de todos.

She declared her love for him in front of everyone.

Core concept

An official reading a proclamation from a podium.

Common phrases

  • proclamar su amor

    declare one's love

  • proclamar su apoyo

    declare one's support

  • proclamar los resultados

    announce the results

Similar words

anunciar: Officially announces plans, events, or news to inform the public.
declarar: Officially states a fact, position, or legal status clearly for records.
difundir: Disseminates information widely so news or messages reach a broad audience.

Definition in Spanish

Proclamar significa anunciar públicamente algo con autoridad o solemnidad, como un estado, una ley o una decisión institucional.

Word origin

From Latin proclamāre, formed from pro- 'forward' + clamāre 'to shout', originally meaning to call out publicly and now used for formal public declarations.

Usage tips

  • 'Proclamar' is typically reserved for formal, ceremonial, or legal declarations, while anunciar or declarar suit everyday announcements.

Other meanings

  • announceverb
  • promulgateverb

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