Advertido (en. Warned)

/adɾerˈtido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has been warned or notified about something.
The child was warned about the dangers of fire.
El niño estaba advertido sobre los peligros del fuego.
One who shows attention or caution.
You should always be cautious when crossing the street.
Debes estar siempre advertido al cruzar la calle.

Etymology

From the participle of 'advertir', which comes from the Latin 'advertere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be alerted
To be aware of a danger or a situation.
estar advertido
alerted about something
To have been warned about an important matter.
advertido sobre algo

Related Words

alert
To give notice, to point something out.
advertir
warning
Communication of a danger or an instruction.
advertencia

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
He is always aware of what is happening around him.
Siempre está advertido de lo que pasa a su alrededor.
To not be naive
He learned to be cautious and does not believe in empty promises.
Aprendió a ser advertido y no cree en las promesas vacías.