What does advertir in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word advertir in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use advertir in Portuguese.

The word advertir in Portuguese means give a warning to, inform, observe, admoestar, avisar, advertir, advertir, admoestar, advertir, informar, prevenir, advertir, precaver, admoestar, chamar a atenção para, admoestar, advertir, advertir, advertir, advertir, avisar sobre. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word advertir

give a warning to

verbo transitivo (censurar levemente, admoestar) (for a violation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

inform

verbo transitivo (observar, avisar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

observe

(observar, avisar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

admoestar

intransitive verb (protest, object)

avisar, advertir

transitive verb (advise) (conselho)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ele me avisou (or: advertiu) que o trem poderia estar atrasado.
He warned me that the train might be late.

advertir, admoestar

transitive verb (scold, reprimand) (repreender)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
If you're late, your boss will admonish you.

advertir

transitive verb (with clause: notify in advance) (notificar com antecedência)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Perry forewarned everyone that the conference might end late.

informar

verbal expression (often passive, informal (inform, warn)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The informant tipped off the police about the planned drugs drop.

prevenir, advertir

(caution) (precaução)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ele preveniu (or: advertiu) o seu filho contra aquele tipo de conduta.
He warned his son against that kind of behaviour.

precaver

(notify in advance)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
It's important to forewarn children of the dangers of talking to strangers.

admoestar

transitive verb (warn, caution) (formal)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
"Make sure you don't drive too fast," John's mother admonished him.

chamar a atenção para

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (formal (turn your attention to)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)
The committee adverted to the second item on their agenda.

admoestar

verbal expression (warn [sb] about doing [sth]) (formal)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The judge admonished the witness to tell the truth.

advertir

(warn)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A professora advertiu as alunas para não falarem com estranhos.
The teacher cautioned her students not to talk to strangers.

advertir

(formal (notify [sb] of [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O Conselho de Newcastle nos advertiu de uma série de bloqueios em estradas.
Newcastle Council have advised us of a series of road closures.

advertir

transitive verb (police: give a warning)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The police officer cautioned the woman and told her that if she did not stop shouting, he would arrest her.

advertir

(warn against [sth])

The doctor cautioned against eating too many sweets.

avisar sobre

(warn)

The boss cautioned his employees about time-wasting.

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