warning

advertencia, aviso

Algo que indica que puede haber peligro o problemas.

En inglés sencillo: Something that tells you there may be danger or trouble.

• The red light is a warning.
• We ignored the warning and continued walking.
• Did you hear the storm warning?

Cómo se usa: warning about something (We received a warning about the storm.); warning of something (There was no warning of the sudden flood.); warning that… (The message contained a warning that the bridge was unsafe.)

Sinónimos: alert, caution

Expresiones frecuentes: warning sign, storm warning, early warning, written warning

advertencia, aviso

Acción de avisar a alguien de un posible peligro o problema.

En inglés sencillo: An occasion when someone tells another person about possible danger or trouble.

• She gave us a warning before closing the gate.
• The lights went out without warning.
• Despite repeated warnings, he kept touching the hot pan.

Cómo se usa: warning to someone (Her warning to the children came just in time.)

Sinónimos: cautioning

Expresiones frecuentes: give a warning, without warning, advance warning

¡atención!, ¡cuidado!

Se usa en carteles o avisos para pedir precaución ante un peligro.

En inglés sencillo: Used on a sign or notice to tell people to be careful because something is dangerous.

• Warning! The floor is slippery.
• Warning: Keep children away from this machine.
• Warning! This liquid can cause burns.

Sinónimos: caution, danger

Expresiones frecuentes: warning hot surface, warning high voltage, warning slippery floor