avisado
“avisado” means “warned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
warned
Also: notified
📝 In Action
Ya estás avisado: si llegas tarde otra vez, no podrás entrar.
A2You've been warned: if you arrive late again, you won't be able to enter.
Los vecinos fueron avisados del corte de agua.
B1The neighbors were notified about the water being turned off.
shrewd
Also: clever, prudent
📝 In Action
Es un hombre avisado que no se deja engañar fácilmente.
C1He is a shrewd man who isn't easily fooled.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: avisado
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What does 'Hombre avisado vale por dos' mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'avisar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (to) and 'visum' (seen). It literally describes the state of having 'seen' the situation ahead of time.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'avisado' be used for women?
Yes! Just change the ending to 'avisada' to describe a female person.
Is 'avisado' a verb or an adjective?
It is technically a 'past participle' (the form used for completed actions), but it is very commonly used as an adjective to describe someone who is warned or shrewd.