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warning

/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

A statement or signal that tells you about a possible danger or problem in the future. In weather, it is a specific message to stay safe from bad conditions like storms or floods.

Ejemplos

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There is a storm warning on the TV today.

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

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The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

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Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
warning
Verb
warn
Adverbio
warningly
Adjetivo
warning
Relacionado
warner
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.

Quiz rápido

The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: warning

Ejemplos

1

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

everyday

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

2

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

formal

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

3

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

informal

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

4

Meteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.

academic

Meteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.

5

The airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.

business

The airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
warning
Verb
warn
Adverbio
warningly
Adjetivo
warning
Relacionado
warner

Colocaciones comunes

weather warning weather warning
flood warning flood warning
issue a warning issue a warning
early warning early warning
storm warning storm warning

Frases Comunes

without warning

without warning

a fair warning

a fair warning

final warning

final warning

Se confunde a menudo con

warning vs advice

Advice is a helpful suggestion, while a warning is specifically about a danger or a negative event.

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Notas de uso

The word is often used with verbs like 'give', 'issue', or 'receive'. In weather contexts, it is more serious than a 'watch' or an 'advisory'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the verb form 'warn' as a noun, saying 'a warn' instead of 'a warning'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English word 'warnian', which means to take heed or to guard.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: a warning, two warnings Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'of'
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Contexto cultural

Many countries use public sirens or mobile phone notifications to send emergency weather warnings to all citizens.

Quiz rápido

The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: warning

Más palabras de Weather

windy

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Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

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Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

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Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

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An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

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Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

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Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

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Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

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Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

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Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

rain

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Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

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