avisado
adjective
1. warned, forewarned + de
having received a warning
Common combinations
- estar avisado — be warned
- quedar avisado — be put on notice
- bien avisado — well warned
- Ya estás avisado: no llegues tarde.You have been warned: don't be late.
- Nos dejaron avisados del cambio.They warned us about the change.
- El viajero iba avisado de los peligros.The traveler had been warned about the dangers.
2. shrewd, astute
quick to understand and not easily deceived
Common combinations
- persona avisada — shrewd person
- niño avisado — shrewd child
- hombre avisado — astute man
- Es un niño muy avisado.He is a very shrewd child.
- La dependienta, muy avisada, descubrió el engaño.The shop assistant, being very astute, spotted the deception.
- No te fíes de él: es demasiado avisado.Don't trust him: he is too shrewd.
Phrases with this word
estar avisado