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"Avisa" is a form of "avisar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to warn". "Cualquier cosa" is a phrase which is often translated as "anything". Learn more about the difference between "avisa" and "cualquier cosa" below.
avisar(
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bee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to inform)
a. to let know
Mi fiesta de cumpleaños es el sábado que viene. ¡Avísame si vas a venir!My birthday party is next Saturday. Let me know if you're coming!
b. to tell
Asegúrate de avisar al médico acerca de los medicamentos que tomas.Be sure to tell the doctor about the medications you're taking.
c. to notify
Hay que avisar al gobierno local antes de abrir un negocio.You must notify the local government before opening a business.
2. (to alert)
a. to warn
La sirena sonó para avisarles a todos que venía un tornado.The siren sounded to warn everyone that a tornado was coming.
a. to call
Hay que avisar a la escuela de que van a llegar tarde.We need to call the school to let them know they'll be late.
cualquier cosa(
kwahl
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kyehr
koh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (any thing)
a. anything
Cualquier cosa que diga podrá ser utilizada en su contra en un tribunal de justicia.Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.
a. the slightest thing
Nieves tiende a alterarse por cualquier cosa.Nieves tends to get all worked up about the slightest thing.
a. any old
Este aceite de oliva no es cualquier cosa. Su pureza es altísima.This isn't just any old olive oil. Its purity is very high.
