aviso
“aviso” means “notice” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
notice, announcement
Also: advertisement
📝 In Action
Puso un aviso en el tablón de la escuela.
A1He put a notice on the school bulletin board.
Recibimos un aviso por correo electrónico sobre la reunión.
A2We received an announcement via email about the meeting.
Busco un piso, ¿viste algún aviso de alquiler?
B1I'm looking for an apartment, did you see any rental ads (notices)?
warning, heads-up
Also: premonition
📝 In Action
La policía emitió un aviso de evacuación.
B1The police issued an evacuation warning.
Te doy un aviso: no confíes en esa persona.
B2I'm giving you a warning: don't trust that person.
Gracias por el aviso, casi me olvido de la cita.
A2Thanks for the heads-up, I almost forgot the appointment.
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Words that translate to "aviso" in Spanish:
advertisement→announcement→notice→notified→premonition→warning→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aviso
Question 1 of 2
If you hear the phrase 'Te doy un aviso,' what does 'aviso' mean in this context?
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📚 Etymology▼
It comes from the late Latin word *advisare*, meaning 'to look at, consider, or advise.' It entered Spanish meaning 'a considered judgment' and quickly evolved to mean 'a notification' based on that judgment.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'aviso' y 'anuncio'?
Both mean 'announcement.' However, 'anuncio' usually refers to commercial advertising (like a TV or radio commercial). 'Aviso' is generally used for non-commercial notifications, formal warnings, or small classified ads (like a notice in a newspaper).
If I want to say 'I notify,' should I use 'aviso'?
Yes, but only if you mean the verb form! 'Yo aviso' means 'I notify/I warn.' If you mean the noun (the actual notification), you would say 'El aviso' (The notice).