publicitar

to advertise

verb poo-blee-see-TAHR Rare

Also means

to promote

Usage Note

Publicitar means to publicize or advertise a product, event, or idea. It is a relatively recent formation (from publicidad) and is used widely in marketing contexts. Do not confuse with publicar, which means 'to publish' a text. Publicitar un evento means to promote or advertise an event, not to publish about it.

Examples

"La empresa decidió publicitar el nuevo producto."

Natural Translation

The company decided to advertise the new product.

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