The Present Tense of Advertir is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Yo advierto el peligro. (I warn of the danger.)
Advertir is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. In the present tense, the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Advertir (to warn) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | advierto |
| Tú | adviertes |
| Él / Ella / Usted | advierte |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | advertimos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | advierten |
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Usage of Advertir in the Present Tense
Advertir generally means to warn or caution, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To warn or caution: for example, Yo te advierto que no debes salir tan tarde (I warn you that you should not go out so late).
To notice or perceive: for example, Advierto que estás cansado (I notice that you are tired).
To inform or make aware: for example, Te advierto que la reunión es mañana (I inform you that the meeting is tomorrow).
Colloquial usage: To reprimand or scold: for example, Te advierto que no me gusta tu actitud (I’m warning you that I don’t like your attitude).
Idiomatic usage: To give a heads up: for example, Te advierto que tu mamá viene en camino (I’m giving you a heads up that your mom is on her way).
Examples
Examples of Advertir in the Present Tense
Siempre advierto a mis amigos sobre los peligros de conducir ebrios. (I always warn my friends about the dangers of drunk driving.)
El meteorólogo advierte que se esperan fuertes lluvias esta tarde. (The meteorologist warns that heavy rain is expected this afternoon.)
Los padres advierten a sus hijos sobre los riesgos de hablar con extraños en internet. (Parents warn their children about the risks of talking to strangers online.)
El instructor de yoga advierte que no debemos forzar demasiado nuestros cuerpos durante la práctica. (The yoga instructor warns us not to push our bodies too hard during practice.)
La policía advierte a los conductores que respeten los límites de velocidad en esta zona escolar. (The police warn drivers to obey the speed limits in this school zone.)
Los expertos advierten sobre los riesgos para la salud de consumir demasiada azúcar. (Experts warn about the health risks of consuming too much sugar.)
Mis amigos siempre me advierten cuando voy a hacer algo imprudente. (My friends always warn me when I’m about to do something reckless.)
El entrenador advierte a los jugadores que se mantengan hidratados durante el partido. (The coach warns the players to stay hydrated during the game.)
La compañía advierte a sus empleados sobre las consecuencias de violar las políticas de seguridad. (The company warns its employees about the consequences of violating security policies.)
Tú adviertes a tus hijos sobre los peligros de las drogas y el alcohol. (You warn your children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.)
Nosotros advertimos a nuestros vecinos cuando vamos a hacer una fiesta ruidosa. (We warn our neighbors when we’re going to have a loud party.)
El gobierno advierte a los ciudadanos sobre los riesgos de viajar a ciertas regiones inseguras. (The government warns citizens about the risks of traveling to certain unsafe regions.)
Mi mamá siempre me advierte que no coma demasiados dulces. (My mom always warns me not to eat too many sweets.)
Los científicos advierten sobre los efectos del cambio climático en el medio ambiente. (Scientists warn about the effects of climate change on the environment.)
El médico advierte a su paciente que debe reducir su consumo de sal. (The doctor warns his patient that he must reduce his salt intake.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Advertir (to warn) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo advierto | I warn |
| Tú adviertes | You warn |
| Él / Ella / Usted advierte | He / She / You warns |
| Nosotros / Nosotras advertimos | We warn |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes advierten | They / You all warn |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.