la
feminine
/aðβerˈtenθja/
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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.
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He did not pay attention to the doctor's warning.
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We received a warning for arriving late.
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Did you read the warning before signing?
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The sign is a clear warning for drivers.
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