Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/aðβerˈtenθja/

Line drawing of advertencia
Coloured illustration of advertencia
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Translation

warning

Word origin

From the verb advertir ('to warn, to notice'), from Latin advertere ('to turn towards'), from ad ('to') plus vertere ('to turn'). English 'advert' and 'advertise' share the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
advertere
English cognates
advert, advertise

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraladvertencias

Examples

etiqueta .

The label carries a warning about the danger.

.

He did not pay attention to the doctor's warning.

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We received a warning for arriving late.

¿ ?

Did you read the warning before signing?

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The sign is a clear warning for drivers.

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This word is part of lesson 51.