apercibir

to warn

verb ah-pehr-see-BEER Rare

Also means

to perceive

Usage Note

Apercibir has two main senses: to officially warn or notify someone (formal/legal register), and the reflexive apercibirse de meaning to notice or become aware of something. The reflexive use is more common in literary and careful prose. Do not confuse with percibir (to perceive, to receive a salary).

Examples

"El juez apercibió al testigo por su comportamiento."

Natural Translation

The judge warned the witness for his behavior.

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