alert

• Descreve uma pessoa que percebe e reage rapidamente ao que acontece; vigilante e mentalmente atenta. Também pode indicar estado de prontidão ou aviso.

Describes someone who is quick to notice and respond to things; watchful and mentally active.

1. Watchful and attentiveB1formal

   Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.

   Vigilante e atento

   • The security guard remained alert throughout the night.
   • Drivers should be alert for pedestrians crossing the street.
   • She was alert to any signs of trouble.

   Sinônimosattentiveawareobservanton guardsharpvigilantwarywatchful

   Antônimosdistractedheedlessinattentiveobliviousunawareunobservant

2. Mentally activeB1formal

   Quick to think and understand; mentally sharp.

   Alerta

   • After a good night's sleep, he felt more alert.
   • The students were alert and ready for the quiz.
   • Caffeine helps keep me alert during long meetings.

   Sinônimosastuteawakebrightclearheadedperceptivequick-wittedsharp

   Antônimosdullobtuseslowstupid

• Substantivo que designa um aviso, sinal ou notificação de perigo, urgência ou informação importante, bem como o estado de prontidão para responder a uma situação dessas.

A noun referring to a warning signal, notification, or state of readiness in response to potential danger, urgency, or important information.

1. Warning signalB1formal

   A notification or signal that warns of danger or a problem.

   Alerta

   • The weather service issued a storm alert for the coast.
   • The fire alarm is a critical alert in the building.
   • The government sent an alert about the approaching hurricane.

   Sinônimosadvisoryalarmbeaconcautionnotificationsignalsirenwarning

2. State of readinessB2formal

   A period of heightened vigilance or preparedness.

   Estado de prontidão

   • The military was placed on high alert after the threat.
   • The hospital remained on alert for potential emergencies.
   • The security team maintained a constant alert during the event.

   Sinônimosawarenesspreparednessreadinessvigilancewarinesswatchfulness

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de avisar alguém sobre um perigo, problema ou situação importante, ou de chamar a atenção de alguém para algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of warning someone about a danger, problem, or important situation, or making someone aware of something.

1. Warn or notifyB1formal

   To warn someone about a danger, problem, or important situation.

   Alertar

   • The police alerted the public about the storm.
   • She alerted her colleagues to the security breach.
   • The system alerts users when a new update is available.

   Sinônimosapprisecautionforewarninformnotifysignaltip offwarn

2. Make awareB1formal

   To make someone aware of something important or urgent.

   Alertar

   • The doctor alerted the patient to the risks of the surgery.
   • He alerted the team to the deadline change.
   • The news alerted everyone to the potential crisis.

   Sinônimosapprisecautionforewarninformnotifysignaltip offwarn

   Antônimosconcealdeceivehideignoremisleadneglectsuppress