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No. 9,429 in Spanish

alerten

"Alerten" means "they/you (plural) alert" or "may alert" (present subjunctive or command form of "alertar").

In a sentence

  • Es importante que alerten a la comunidad sobre el peligro.

    It is important that they warn the community about the danger.

    Subjunctive used to indicate a necessity or advice.

  • Avisen a los guardias para que alerten a las autoridades.

    Notify the guards so that they can alert the authorities.

    Subjunctive conveying a purpose or goal in a subordinate clause.

  • Espero que alerten al personal antes de tomar decisiones.

    I hope that they notify the staff before making decisions.

    Subjunctive reflecting a personal wish or hope.

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