avvertimento

warning

noun ahv-ver-tee-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin advertere (to turn toward, to warn), via the Italian verb avvertire.

Also means

caution

Usage Note

Avvertimento is stronger than a gentle reminder; it carries an implicit threat or serious consequence. Compare avviso (notice/advisory, more neutral) and minaccia (threat). In legal contexts it can mean a formal caution. The verb is avvertire.

Examples

"Il medico le ha dato un chiaro avvertimento."

Natural Translation

The doctor gave her a clear warning.

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