How to Say "warned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “warned” is “avisado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
having been given a heads-up or alert
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.
Los vecinos fueron avisados del corte de agua.
The neighbors were notified about the water being turned off.
Matching the Person
Since this word describes a person, remember to change the ending: use 'avisado' for a man, 'avisada' for a woman, and 'avisados/avisadas' for groups.
Avisado vs. Consejo
Mistake: “Using 'avisado' to mean someone gave you a piece of advice (a 'consejo').”
Correction: Use 'avisado' for warnings or alerts, not for friendly advice about life choices.
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