Advirtiendo (en. Warning)

/aðβiɾˈtjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicating or making something noticeable.
She is warning about the dangers of misinformation.
Ella está advirtiendo sobre los peligros de la desinformación.
Notifying someone of something that may happen.
The meteorologist is warning about the arrival of a storm.
El meteorólogo está advirtiendo sobre la llegada de una tormenta.
Giving a signal of possible risk or warning.
The teacher is warning the students about the exam date.
El profesor está advirtiendo a los estudiantes sobre la fecha del examen.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'advertere', which means 'to turn towards' or 'to make notice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warning of danger
making notice of an imminent risk
advirtiendo el peligro
warning in time
notifying before a problem occurs
advirtiendo a tiempo
subtly warning
making a warning without being too direct
advirtiendo de manera sutil

Related Words

warning
action of warning.
advertencia
to warn
notifying or pointing something out to someone.
advertir
notice
message that informs about something.
aviso

Slang Meanings

Giving a wake-up call
He is warning her to hurry up with her task.
Le está advirtiendo de que se apure con su tarea.
Putting on alert
The tour guide was warning everyone about the safety rules.
El guía turístico estaba advirtiendo a todos sobre las reglas de seguridad.