Poner sobre aviso
Example: Te voy a poner sobre aviso de los cambios mañana.
Definition
"Poner sobre aviso" means to warn or inform someone in advance about important information or potential changes, so they can be prepared or cautious. For example, telling someone about upcoming changes to help them be ready is an act of "poner sobre aviso."
Etymology
The phrase "poner sobre aviso" comes from Spanish, where "poner" means to put or place, and "aviso" means notice or warning. Together, it literally translates to 'put on notice,' reflecting the action of alerting someone ahead of time. Did you know this expression emphasizes proactive communication to avoid surprises?
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"Poner sobre aviso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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