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advertência — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • admonition noun A rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in one's actions.
  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • caveat noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.

Senses

advertência is used for these senses in English:

  • admonition A rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in their actions; a reprimand.
  • caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
  • caveat A warning.

caution — full definition

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

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