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"Pregonero" is a noun which is often translated as "town crier", and "pregón" is a noun which is often translated as "proclamation". Learn more about the difference between "pregonero" and "pregón" below.
el pregonero, la pregonera(
preh
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goh
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roh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (proclaimer)
a. town crier
El pregonero anunció la decisión del alcalde a los habitantes del pueblo congregados en la plaza.The town crier announced the Mayor's decision to the villagers gathered in the main square.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La señora Martínez has sido nombrada pregonera en el festival del pueblo.Mrs. Martinez has been selected to inaugurate the town festival.
Los organizadores de las festividades anunciaron quién será el pregonero este año.The festival organizers have announced who will be making the opening speech this year.
el pregón(
preh
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gohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. proclamation
El pregón anunciaba al pueblo que el ladrón de ganado había sido detenido.The proclamation informed the people that the cattle thief had been arrested.
b. announcement
Los acontecimientos importantes se comunicaban mediante pregón en la plaza.The important events were communicated by an announcement in the square.
2. (commerce)
a. cry
Cuando no existía la tele, el pregón de los vendedores era la única manera de que los comerciantes se publicitaron.Before TV existed, the vendors' cry was the only way for merchants to market themselves.
a. opening speech
Tras el pregón del alcalde, lanzaron el chupinazo y la fiesta dio comienzo.Following the mayor's opening speech, a rocket was launched and the festival started.
