pronunciamiento

Etymology

Spanish

Noun

pronunciamiento (plural pronunciamientos or pronunciamientoes)

1. A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century, usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɾo.nunˌθia̯ˈmie̯n.to/

Noun

pronunciamiento m (plural pronunciamientos)

1. (literally) A pronouncement or "declaration".
2. (idiomatic) A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century, usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.