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proclamar

to proclaim

verb proh-klah-MAHR Less Common

Also means

to declare

Usage Note

Proclamar is used for formal, public declarations — proclaiming a law, a king, or independence (se proclamó la república = 'the republic was proclaimed'). The reflexive proclamarse means to declare oneself something (se proclamó campeón = 'he proclaimed himself champion'). It is more solemn than declarar and implies an audience or official act.

Examples

"El rey fue proclamado ante miles de personas."

Natural Translation

The king was proclaimed before thousands of people.

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