B1⚡ Verbs
Italian word
avvisare
to warn, to notify, to let someone know
Looks like
to advise
to give professional advice or counsel
⚠️ The trap
Common false friend. 'Avvisare' = to notify or warn, not to advise. 'Ti avviso' = 'I'm warning/telling you'. To advise (give counsel) use 'consigliare': 'ti consiglio di farlo' = 'I advise you to do it'.
To say "to give professional advice or counsel" in Italian:
consigliare (for to advise/give advice)
"avvisare" in English means:
to warn, to notify, to let someone know
Example
"Avisami quando arrivi a casa."
"Let me know when you get home."
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