This is the 9429th most frequent Spanish word.
alerten
"Alerten" means "they/you (plural) alert" or "may alert" (present subjunctive or command form of "alertar").
Subjunctive used to indicate a necessity or advice.
Es importante que alerten a la comunidad sobre el peligro.
It is important that they warn the community about the danger.
Subjunctive conveying a purpose or goal in a subordinate clause.
Avisen a los guardias para que alerten a las autoridades.
Notify the guards so that they can alert the authorities.
Subjunctive reflecting a personal wish or hope.