This is the 461st most frequent Portuguese word.
alerta
"Alerta" means "alert" or "warning" in English.
Here, 'alerta' serves as a noun, meaning a warning or advice regarding a situation.
O professor deu um alerta sobre o prazo para a entrega do trabalho.
The teacher gave an alert about the deadline for the assignment.
In this sentence, 'alerta' functions as an adjective, meaning vigilant or attentive.
O guarda está sempre alerta para qualquer perigo.
The guard is always alert for any danger.
In this usage, 'alerta' represents an exclamation, signaling a warning about an urgent situation.