Advierto (en. I warn)

/aðˈbjerto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To notify or make something known to someone.
I warn you that the road is closed.
Te advierto que el camino está cerrado.
To inform someone of a risk or danger.
I warn that the situation may worsen.
Advierto que la situación puede empeorar.
To make something noticeable or point out something.
I warn you that this color does not suit you.
Le advierto que ese color no le favorece.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I warn you
Expression used to indicate a risk or warning.
te advierto
I warn that
Beginning of an important notification or warning.
advierto que
Don’t warn me
Phrase that indicates the warning is not well received.
no me adviertas

Related Words

to warn
Verb that means to alert or make something known.
advertir
warning
Noun that refers to a notification of a possible danger.
advertencia
warned
Adjective that describes someone who has received a warning.
advertido

Slang Meanings

To be alert
I always notice when something is not right.
Siempre advierto cuando algo no va bien.
To pay attention to details
I notice when something seems strange in the conversation.
Advierto cuando algo me parece raro en la conversación.