aviso
/ah-VEE-soh/
notice
Aviso can mean a notice or announcement, like a message posted for everyone to see.
aviso(noun)
notice
?a written or posted announcement
,announcement
?a piece of communicated information
advertisement
?a public notice, especially in classifieds (e.g., job aviso)
📝 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)?
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Gender
Even though it ends in '-o', remember that 'aviso' is always masculine, so use 'el aviso' or 'un aviso' when referring to it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While 'aviso' is neutral, for professional contexts, 'notificación' or 'comunicado' might sound slightly more formal.
Another meaning for aviso is a warning, used to caution someone about danger.
aviso(noun)
warning
?a caution about danger
,heads-up
?informal advance notice
premonition
?a sense of future trouble (less common)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Verb Root
Remember that 'aviso' is the noun (the thing). The action is performed using the verb 'avisar' (to warn or notify).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Hice avisar que era peligroso."
Correction: Di un aviso de que era peligroso. (I gave a warning that it was dangerous.) You 'give' the noun (aviso), you 'do' the verb (avisar).
✏️ 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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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).