Advertencia (en. Warning)

/aʋeɾˈtɛn.sja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Indication to point out something important that must be taken into account.

The storm warning was issued on the radio.

La advertencia de la tormenta se emitió por radio.

Advice or recommendation to prevent a problem.

I received a warning not to drive so fast.

Recibí una advertencia para no conducir tan rápido.

Reprimand or call to attention regarding inappropriate behavior.

The teacher gave a warning to the students for their behavior.

El profesor dio una advertencia a los estudiantes por su comportamiento.

From the Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to direct the mind towards something'.

To give a warning

To give notice about something that may be risky.

dar una advertencia

Fire warning

Notice about fire conditions.

advertencia de fuego

Early warning

Notification given in advance to alert.

advertencia temprana

To notify

To communicate or inform someone about something.

avisar

To admonish

To reprimand or warn someone about their behavior.

amonestar

Notification

Communication of a fact or notices to someone.

notificación

Serious notice about an imminent event.

I was given a warning about the adverse weather.

Me dieron una advertencia sobre el clima adverso.

Term used in informal situations to point out danger.

I received a warning before entering the party.

Recibí una advertencia antes de entrar a la fiesta.