La advertencia
Example: La advertencia en la puerta indica peligro de resbalón.
Definition
"La advertencia" is a notice or signal that alerts people to potential danger, risk, or important information, especially in safety contexts. It serves to prevent accidents or harm by providing timely caution, as in the example phrase about a slippery floor warning on a door.
Etymology
The word "la advertencia" comes from the Spanish verb 'advertir,' meaning 'to warn.' It traces back to the Latin 'advertere,' which means 'to turn toward' or 'to pay attention.' Did you know? This origin reflects the idea of drawing someone's attention to something important or hazardous.
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"La advertencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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