How to Say "notified" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “notified” is “avisado” — use 'avisado' when someone has been formally informed or warned about something, often with a sense of anticipation or potential consequence..
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adjectiveA2general
Use 'avisado' when someone has been formally informed or warned about something, often with a sense of anticipation or potential consequence.
Examples
Ya estás avisado: si llegas tarde otra vez, no podrás entrar.
You've been warned: if you arrive late again, you won't be able to enter.
enteró
verb (past tense form)B2formal
Use 'enteró' (from the verb 'enterar') when a person or entity has officially informed others, conveying information or giving notice.
Examples
El director enteró a los padres sobre el cambio de horario.
The director informed the parents about the schedule change.
Adjective vs. Verb Form
Learners often confuse 'avisado' and 'enteró' because both relate to receiving or giving information. Remember that 'avisado' is an adjective describing a state of being informed or warned, while 'enteró' is a past tense verb form indicating the action of informing someone.
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