What it's NOT
advice does NOT translate to aviso.
To say "aviso" in English, use notice / warning.
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advice
Does NOT mean aviso
It means a recommendation
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
advice means a recommendation.
Why it's confused
"Advice" and Spanish "aviso" share a Latin origin. Spanish "aviso" stayed with notifications and alerts. English "advice" specialized into a personal recommendation or suggestion.
How it's pronounced
advicead-VÁIS
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Examples of correct use
English
She gave me good advice.
Spanish
Ella me dio un buen consejo.
English
Can I ask for your advice?
Spanish
¿Puedo pedirte un consejo?
A trick to remember it
Advice = a recommendation. A notice or alert = notice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "advice" mean in English?
"Advice" means "a recommendation". It looks a lot like "aviso", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "aviso" in English?
To say "aviso" in English, use "notice / warning". If you use "advice" instead, you would actually be saying "a recommendation".
Do "advice" and "aviso" mean the same thing?
"Advice" and Spanish "aviso" share a Latin origin. Spanish "aviso" stayed with notifications and alerts. English "advice" specialized into a personal recommendation or suggestion.
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