B1 — Intermediateverb
avvertire
to warn / to inform
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
avvisareinformarenotificaremettere in guardia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacereignorarenascondereingannare
Usage note
'Avvisare' = to notify/let someone know. 'Mettere in guardia' = to put on guard (stronger). 'Notificare' is formal/official. 'Avvertire' also = to feel/sense ('avvertire un dolore').
Example
"Ti avverto: questa strada è molto pericolosa di notte."
"I'm warning you: this road is very dangerous at night."
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