Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
avisar
Pronunciation
IPA/aβiˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verblet ... know
Example
Por favor, avísame cuando llegues.
Please let me know when you arrive.
More examples
Te voy a avisar si hay cambios.
I'll let you know if there are any changes.
Core concept
Person tapping another's shoulder to point out a nearby danger.
Common phrases
avisar a alguien
let someone know
avisar con antelación
let someone know in advance
avisar por teléfono
let someone know by phone
Similar words
informar: Reports facts or essential details in an objective, informational way.
comunicar: Communicates ideas or news with clarity so the recipient grasps the meaning.
decir: Utters words to state information, an opinion, or a simple message.
advertir: Signals a risk or issue to prompt caution and help prevent harm.
Definition in Spanish
Decir a alguien algo importante para que tenga conocimiento y pueda tomar precauciones o reaccionar.
Word origin
Borrowed from Old French aviser and ultimately from Latin advisare (ad- + videre 'see'), originally meaning 'cause to look' and so developing the sense of alerting or warning.
Usage tips
- Avisar corresponds to notify or alert rather than give counsel, so the English false friend 'advise' usually translates as aconsejar rather than avisar.