Avisar (en. Warn)

/aˈβi̽sar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give notice or report about something.

I will inform my friends about the party.

Voy a avisar a mis amigos de la fiesta.

To make someone aware of a fact or news.

She informed everyone that the meeting had been canceled.

Ella avisó a todos que la reunión se había cancelado.

To alert about a danger or circumstance.

The meteorologist warned that there could be strong storms.

El meteorólogo avisó que podría haber tormentas fuertes.

To warn or point out something.

I will let you know when the movie is over.

Te avisaré cuando termine la película.

It derives from the Latin 'avisare', which means 'to make known'.

to inform someone

To inform or give notice to someone about a situation.

avisar a alguien

to notify in advance

To notify someone before an event or action.

avisar con antelación

to inform about something

To give notice about a specific fact or circumstance.

avisar de algo

notice

Notification or warning about something.

aviso

notifier

Person or thing that alerts or notifies.

avisador

To notify that something is going to happen in youth slang.

I’m going to let the crew know that we’re ready.

Voy a avisar a la banda que ya estamos listos.

To give warning signs among friends about something important.

He always lets us know if there are good deals at the mall.

Él siempre avisa si hay buenas ofertas en el centro comercial.