Alertar
Example: La policía alertó a los vecinos sobre el peligro inminente.
Definition
"Alertar" means to warn or notify someone about a potential danger or urgent situation, prompting them to take action or be cautious. For example, in the phrase 'La policía alertó a los vecinos sobre el peligro inminente,' the police warned the neighbors about the imminent danger.
Etymology
The verb "alertar" comes from the French word 'alerter,' which itself is derived from the Italian 'allertare,' meaning to warn or call to arms. The root traces back to the Old French phrase 'à l'ert,' meaning 'to the watch,' reflecting the idea of being alert or on guard. Did you know? The concept of alerting originally had military origins, emphasizing readiness and vigilance.
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"Alertar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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