warning
nounfeminine/ɐdvɨɾˈtẽsjɐ/medium
ad·ver·tên·ci·a
Definition
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation; a cautionary advice.
The weather service issued a storm warning for the coastal areas.
He ignored the warning signs and continued down the dangerous path.
Common collocations
issue a warningverbal warningwritten warningstern warning
Etymology
Do latim 'advertentia' (atenção, advertência).