advierto
/ad-VYAIR-to/
I warn
When I say "advierto," I am giving a warning or caution.
advierto(verb)
I warn
?giving a caution or threat
,I advise
?giving strong, serious advice
I caution
?formal warning
📝 In Action
Te advierto que esa calle es peligrosa de noche.
A2I warn you that street is dangerous at night.
Si no estudias, advierto que suspenderás el examen.
B1If you don't study, I warn you that you will fail the exam.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Form Irregularity
The verb advertir (to warn) is irregular. When you say 'I warn' (yo), the 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie', giving you 'advierto'.
Using 'Advierto' with 'Que'
You often follow 'advierto' with the word 'que' (that) to introduce the thing you are warning about, like 'Advierto que el jefe está de mal humor' (I warn you that the boss is in a bad mood).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Yo adverto"
Correction: Yo advierto. Remember that the 'e' changes to 'ie' in most present tense forms, including 'yo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Avisar'
While avisar means 'to notify,' advertir (advierto) carries a stronger sense of seriousness, caution, or potential threat.
When "advierto" means "I notice," it refers to perceiving a detail or recognizing something.
advierto(verb)
I notice
?perceiving a detail
,I realize
?becoming aware of something
I perceive
?literary context
📝 In Action
Al leer el informe, advierto un error importante en los cálculos.
B2Upon reading the report, I notice an important error in the calculations.
No advierto ninguna señal de que estén en desacuerdo.
B2I don't notice any sign that they are in disagreement.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Perception
In this meaning, 'advierto' is a formal way to say 'I notice' or 'I realize.' In casual conversation, people usually prefer 'me doy cuenta' (I realize) or 'noto' (I notice).
⭐ Usage Tips
Pay Attention to Context
If someone says 'advierto' in a serious tone, they are likely warning you. If they use it while analyzing something, they are probably talking about noticing a detail.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: advierto
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'advierto' is used in this sentence: 'Advierto que ha habido un cambio en su actitud.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'advierto' have an 'ie' in the middle?
The verb *advertir* is a stem-changing verb. This means the vowel in the middle of the verb ('e') changes to 'ie' when conjugated in the present tense for most forms (I, you, he/she/they). This is a common pattern in Spanish verbs.
Is 'advierto' used more for 'warning' or 'noticing'?
In everyday speech, 'advierto' is much more commonly used to mean 'I warn' or 'I caution.' The meaning 'I notice' is considered more formal or literary.