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advertencia

warning

noun ahd-behr-TEN-syah Rare

Also means

notice

Usage Note

Advertencia ranges from a mild notice (advertencia legal = 'legal disclaimer') to a firm warning that action will follow if behaviour continues. The verb is advertir (irregular, like sentir: advierto, advirtió). Unlike aviso, which is more neutral ('notice, announcement'), advertencia always carries a cautionary or threatening tone.

Examples

"El médico hizo una advertencia sobre el tabaco."

Natural Translation

The doctor issued a warning about tobacco.

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