Prevenido (en. Warned)

/pɾeβeˈniðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to someone who is alert and prepared to face a potential problem or danger.

One should always be forewarned about any eventuality.

Siempre debe estar prevenido ante cualquier eventualidad.

Indicates that measures have been taken to avoid a risk or problem.

The team was forewarned about the threats from their competitors.

El equipo se mostró prevenido ante las amenazas de sus competidores.

Describes a person who acts with caution and anticipation.

She is very forewarned; she never goes out without an umbrella just in case.

Ella es muy prevenido; nunca sale sin un paraguas por si acaso.

From the verb prevenir, which comes from the Latin 'praevenire'.

To be forewarned

To be alert and prepared for adverse situations.

estar prevenido

To take precautions

To act in advance to avoid problems.

tomar precauciones

Prevention is better than cure

It is preferable to act before something negative happens.

prevenir es mejor que curar

Prevention

The action of preventing something.

prevención

Foreseen

Something that has been anticipated or planned.

previsto

Prepared

The state of being ready to act.

preparado

To be ready for anything.

I'm always forewarned; I don't like to fall short at work.

Siempre estoy prevenido, no me gusta quedar mal en el trabajo.

To be on guard.

Since I was robbed, I'm always forewarned when I go out at night.

Desde que me robaron, siempre estoy prevenido cuando salgo de noche.