apercibido
notice
Definition & meaning
Apercibido is the masculine singular form of apercibido/a. Its meaning depends on context:
- Warned or formally notified, especially in legal or administrative contexts.
El acusado quedó apercibido de las consecuencias means “The defendant was formally warned of the consequences.” - Aware, alert, or observant: someone who has noticed something or is quick to perceive it.
- Prepared or equipped, usually in the expression apercibido para—“prepared for” or “equipped for.”
Grammar & Word origin
Apercibido is the past participle of apercibir and can also function as an adjective. Its forms are apercibida (feminine singular), apercibidos (masculine plural), and apercibidas (feminine plural).
The verb apercibir is formed from the prefix a- and percibir, “to perceive.” Its meanings developed to include noticing, warning, and preparing someone.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms vary by sense:
- For “warned”: advertido , amonestado . Advertido is a broad term for having been warned or informed; amonestado more specifically suggests a reprimand.
- For “aware” or “observant”: alerta , atento . These describe alertness or attentiveness, rather than necessarily having received a warning.
- For “prepared”: preparado [?](vocabuo://word/preparado], equipado . These are more general terms for readiness or having the necessary equipment.
Possible antonyms also depend on the meaning:
- desprevenido : unprepared or caught off guard; an antonym when apercibido means “prepared” or “alert.”
- desinformado : uninformed; an antonym when apercibido means “warned” or “made aware.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
¿No te habías apercibido del riesgo antes?adjective
Had you not noticed the risk before?
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