Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
advertencia
Pronunciation
IPA/aðβeɾˈtenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounwarning
Example
Te doy una advertencia.
I give you a warning.
More examples
En el correo electrónico había una advertencia sobre estafas.
There was a warning in the email about scams.
Core concept
Short formal notice of danger, error, or possible penalty.
Common phrases
dar una advertencia
give a warning
recibir una advertencia
receive a warning
advertencia de seguridad
safety warning
Similar words
aviso: Brief posted or spoken announcement that conveys practical information.
alerta: Urgent signal or message that warns of imminent danger and prompts immediate action.
precaución: Deliberate behavior or specific precaution taken beforehand to lower the chance of harm.
Definition in Spanish
Comunicación breve que avisa sobre un peligro, un error o una sanción posible con el fin de prevenirlo.
Word origin
From Latin advertere 'turn toward', via Spanish advertir 'to warn', later nominalized to denote a notice that calls attention to danger, error, or a possible sanction.
Usage tips
- Usually used in writing or official texts; in spoken language Spanish speakers more often say avisar or use the verb advertir.
Other meanings
- cautionnoun
Related words
- advertirwarnverb
- advertidowarnedadjective