Avisaron (en. They warned)

[a-bi-'sa-ron]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To notify someone about an event or situation.
They informed the community about the imminent disaster.
Avisaron a la comunidad sobre el desastre inminente.
To make a warning or notification about something.
The guards informed the visitors that they could not enter.
Los guardias avisaron a los visitantes que no podían entrar.
To inform someone of a relevant fact.
They informed me that the meeting had been canceled.
Ella me avisaron que la reunión había sido cancelada.

Etymology

From the verb 'avisar', which comes from the Latin 'advisare', meaning to advise or notify.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they informed me
they informed me about something.
me avisaron
to inform someone
to notify someone about a fact.
avisar a alguien
to notify in advance
to inform someone in advance.
avisar con tiempo

Related Words

notice
Notification or warning about a fact.
aviso
to notify
Act of notifying or informing about something.
avisar

Slang Meanings

To give a heads-up or notification about a party or event.
They informed me about the party at Juan's house.
Me avisaron de la fiesta en casa de Juan.
To inform about a risky or entertaining action.
They informed me that there is an underground race tonight.
Me avisaron que hay una carrera clandestina esta noche.