comunicado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Comunicado is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/kɔ.mu.ni.ˈka.ðo/

Translation Options into English

• Statement
• Communiqué
• Announcement

Meaning and Usage

The term comunicado refers to an official notice, message, or announcement that is typically disseminated to inform the public, media, or a specific audience about important information. It is used in various contexts, including general news, corporate communications, legal announcements, and government releases.

• Frequency of Use: The term is fairly common in both oral and written contexts; however, it tends to appear more frequently in written communication such as press releases, official statements, and reports.

Example Sentences

1. El comunicado de prensa fue enviado a todas las agencias de noticias.
   The press release was sent to all news agencies.

2. La empresa emitió un comunicado para aclarar la situación.
   The company issued a statement to clarify the situation.

3. Después del escándalo, el político se vio obligado a dar un comunicado público.
   After the scandal, the politician was forced to give a public statement.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word comunicado is often associated with formal communication but doesn't have many idiomatic expressions directly tied to it. However, it can be used in phrases that emphasize the importance of communication or messages.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Hacer un comunicado de prensa.
   To issue a press release.

2. Comunicado urgente.
   Urgent announcement.

3. Comunicado oficial.
   Official statement.

4. Comunicado interno.
   Internal memo.

5. A través de un comunicado.
   Through a statement.

Etymology

The word comunicado derives from the Latin verb communicare, which means "to share" or "to make common." It suggests the act of transmitting information or news to others.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Aviso (notice) - Anuncio (announcement) - Declaración (declaration)

Antonyms: - Silencio (silence) - Ocultación (concealment) - Incomunicación (lack of communication)