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autoproclamar

to proclaim oneself

verb ow-toh-proh-klah-MAHR Rare

Also means

to self-declare

Usage Note

Autoproclamar is almost always used reflexively (autoproclamarse) to describe someone declaring their own title, role, or status without external recognition — a self-styled leader or self-proclaimed expert. The prefix auto- signals self-reference.

Examples

"Se autoproclamó líder del grupo sin votación."

Natural Translation

He proclaimed himself leader of the group without a vote.

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