advertir
verb
1. to warn, alert + de; + que
giving a warning
Common combinations
- advertir de los riesgos — warn about the risks
- advertir a los vecinos — warn the neighbors
- advertir de un problema — warn about a problem
- El médico me advirtió del peligro.The doctor warned me about the danger.
- La policía advirtió a los vecinos de la tormenta.The police warned the neighbors about the storm.
- Te advierto que no voy a esperar.I warn you that I am not going to wait.
2. to notice, observe, realize + que
becoming aware of something
Common combinations
- advertir un error — notice a mistake
- advertir un cambio — notice a change
- advertir la presencia de alguien — notice someone's presence
- No advertí el error.I did not notice the mistake.
- ¿Has advertido que falta una página?Did you notice that a page is missing?
- Ana advirtió un cambio en su voz.Ana noticed a change in his voice.
Same root
advertenciainadvertido