Advierte (en. Warns)

/adˈvjierte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To manifest or make something noticeable.
She warns her friends about the dangers of driving without a seatbelt.
Ella advierte a sus amigos sobre los peligros de manejar sin cinturón.
To call attention to a relevant fact.
The teacher warns that the exam will be difficult.
El profesor advierte que el examen será difícil.
To foresee or anticipate something.
Meteorologists warn about an impending storm.
Los meteorólogos advierten sobre una tormenta inminente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'advertere', which means to turn towards.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to warn about
To draw attention to a warning or advice about something.
advertir sobre
to warn about something
To inform about a fact that should be considered.
advertir de algo
to warn someone
To notify a person about a situation.
advertir a alguien

Related Words

warning
A message that indicates a danger or risk.
advertencia
to warn
Infinitive synonym of 'advierte'.
advertir
warned
Participle of 'advertir', indicating that a warning has been made.
advertido

Slang Meanings

Colloquial synonym of to advise.
She always warns me not to trust strangers.
Siempre me advierte que no me fío de los extraños.
To be alert or angry about something happening.
When she notices that the food is running out, she gets defensive.
Cuando advierte que se va a acabar la comida, se pone a la defensiva.