announcement

[/əˈnaʊnsmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: announcements
anúncio
1. a public or official statement informing people about something
The company made an announcement about the new product launch.
A empresa fez um anúncio sobre o lançamento do novo produto.
2. the act of announcing or making something known publicly
The announcement of the winner was delayed.
O anúncio do vencedor foi adiado.
3. a printed or spoken notification to inform an audience
Please listen to the airport announcement carefully.
Por favor, escute atentamente o anúncio do aeroporto.
In Brazil, 'anúncio' is the standard term used in both formal and informal contexts, from corporate press releases to transit system notifications. The term is deeply embedded in everyday communication, whether in media, business, or public services. In the USA, announcements are a critical part of corporate communication culture and media relations, often handled by dedicated communications departments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
declarationproclamationstatementnotificationbulletin
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealmentsecrecysilence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anúncio
most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
anúncio
standard usage
São Paulo
anúncio
standard usage, sometimes 'comunicado' for official statements
Portugal
anúncio
same as Brazil; 'comunicado' is also used for official announcements

Related Words

announceannouncercommunicatebroadcastpublication

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an announcement - fazer um anúncio
public announcement - anúncio público
official announcement - comunicado oficial
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