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    Advertir (en. Warn)

    /ad.berˈtir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To let someone know about something.
    I warned you about the danger of going out alone at night.
    Te advertí sobre el peligro de salir solo de noche.
    To warn someone about a problem or situation.
    She warned me that I shouldn't trust him.
    Ella me advirtió que no debía confiar en él.
    To realize something.
    I noticed that the door was open.
    Advertí que la puerta estaba abierta.
    To make an announcement or statement.
    The teacher warned that we would have an exam next week.
    El profesor advirtió que tendríamos un examen la próxima semana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to direct attention towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warn about something
    To inform someone about a specific topic.
    advertir de algo
    warn in time
    To inform before it is too late.
    advertir a tiempo
    there is no need to warn
    It is not necessary to warn about something obvious.
    no hay que advertir

    Related Words

    warning
    Act of warning or notifying about something.
    advertencia
    to advise
    To let someone know something.
    avisar
    alert
    State of being alert to a danger or risk.
    alerta

    Slang Meanings

    To give a warning
    I warned him not to get into trouble.
    Le advertí que no se metiera en problemas.
    To keep an eye on
    I warned my friend to keep an eye on his backpack.
    Advertí a mi amigo que le echara un ojo a su mochila.