No. 1,199 in Catalan
alerta
"Alerta" means "alert" or "attention" in English.
In a sentence
Alerta amb el trànsit quan creues el carrer.
Be alert with the traffic when crossing the street.
In this sentence, 'alerta' is used as a call for caution, instructing the listener to be cautious or aware of potential danger.
Ahir van donar una alerta de tempestes a la regió.
Yesterday, a storm alert was issued in the region.
Here, 'alerta' refers to a warning or notification, specifically for a weather disturbance.
Alerta! Hi ha un gos perillós a prop.
Alert! There's a dangerous dog nearby.
In this instance, 'alerta' serves as an exclamation to draw immediate attention to a potential danger or issue.
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