The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Advertir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Advierte los peligros de conducir ebrio. (Warn about the dangers of drunk driving.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all forms except nosotros and vosotros commands. The conjugation follows the regular pattern for -ir verbs with this stem change.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Advertir (to warn) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Advertir generally means to warn, advise or notify, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To warn or caution: This is the most common meaning. For example, Advertid a los niños que no se acerquen a la piscina. (Warn the children not to go near the pool.)

To advise or recommend: For example, Advertidles que estudien más para el examen. (Advise them to study more for the exam.)

To notify or make aware: For example, Advertidles que la reunión se ha cancelado. (Notify them that the meeting has been canceled.)

To reprimand or scold (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean to reprimand or scold someone, often with an implication of warning them about consequences. For example, ¡Advertid a vuestro hermano que deje de portarse mal! (Scold your brother and warn him to stop misbehaving!)

To notice or perceive (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to notice or perceive something, usually with a sense of surprise or realization. For example, ¡Advertid ese olor extraño! (Notice that weird smell!)

Examples

Examples of Advertir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de cruzar la calle, advierte si viene algún vehículo. (Before crossing the street, watch out for any oncoming vehicles.)

Si vas a viajar al extranjero, advierte las costumbres locales para evitar ofender a alguien. (If you’re going to travel abroad, be mindful of local customs to avoid offending anyone.)

Mamá, advirtamos a los niños sobre los peligros de hablar con extraños. (Mom, let’s warn the kids about the dangers of talking to strangers.)

Jefe, advierta a los empleados que el plazo para entregar los informes es mañana. (Boss, please remind employees that the deadline for submitting reports is tomorrow.)

Amigos, advertid las señales de advertencia cuando vayamos de excursión. (Friends, watch out for warning signs when we go on our hike.)

Compañeros, adviertan si alguien está copiando en el examen. (Classmates, let us know if anyone is cheating on the exam.)

Oye, advierte que el piso está mojado para que nadie se resbale. (Hey, watch out that the floor is wet so no one slips.)

Cuando manejes por la noche, advierte los animales que puedan cruzar la carretera. (When driving at night, watch out for animals that may cross the road.)

En la fiesta, adviertan si alguien ha tomado demasiado para poder ayudarlos a llegar a casa a salvo. (At the party, watch out if someone has had too much to drink so you can help them get home safely.)

Hijos, advirtamos a la abuela sobre las estafas telefónicas para que no caiga en ellas. (Kids, let’s warn grandma about phone scams so she doesn’t fall for them.)

Equipo, advertid cualquier problema con el software para que podamos solucionarlo rápidamente. (Team, report any issues with the software so we can resolve them quickly.)

Cuidado, advierta si alguien intenta robar su bolso o cartera en lugares concurridos. (Be careful, watch out if someone tries to steal your purse or wallet in crowded areas.)

Vecinos, adviertan a las autoridades si ven actividades sospechosas en el vecindario. (Neighbors, alert the authorities if you see any suspicious activities in the neighborhood.)

Cuando vayas de camping, advierte las señales de mal tiempo para buscar refugio a tiempo. (When you go camping, watch out for signs of bad weather to seek shelter in time.)

En el trabajo, advirtamos a nuestros compañeros sobre los riesgos de seguridad en el sitio de construcción. (At work, let’s warn our coworkers about safety hazards on the construction site.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Advertir (to warn) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.