Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
propaganda
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾopaˈɣanda/
Meaning
- feminine nounadvertising
Example
Vieron mucha propaganda sobre el nuevo producto.
They saw a lot of advertising about the new product.
More examples
No debes difundir propaganda sin verificar la fuente.
You must not spread advertising without verifying the source.
Core concept
Organized, repeated messages designed to persuade a public.
Common phrases
difundir propaganda
spread advertising
propaganda masiva
mass advertising
Similar words
publicidad: Publicizes products or services through paid, organized advertising to attract buyers.
anuncio: Runs a brief ad or notice in media to inform audiences or promote a product.
promoción: Drives sales by offering promotions like discounts, samples, or special offers.
difusión: Widely transmits information or opinions so many people receive and know them.
Definition in Spanish
Materiales y mensajes organizados que buscan persuadir o promover una ideología, un producto o una causa ante el público.
Word origin
From Latin propagare 'to spread', the term passes from the 17th-century Congregatio de Propaganda Fide into general use to denote organized efforts to disseminate beliefs or messages.
Usage tips
- The Spanish word propaganda commonly implies ideological or manipulative intent, so prefer publicidad when the meaning is neutral commercial advertising.
Other meanings
- propagandanoun
Opposites
- neutralidadneutralitynoun
Related words
- propagandearadvertiseverb
- propagandistaadvertisernoun