noun
- Plural of aviso; notices or warnings, especially official or formal announcements.
- Plural of aviso; small fast-sailing ships or dispatch vessels, historically used by Spanish and Portuguese navies.
Usage: Spanish loanword; primarily used in historical, legal, or diplomatic contexts in English; More commonly encountered in Spanish-language texts
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The government issued several avisos regarding the new regulations.
- Historical records mention avisos sent between colonial ports.
- The captain received avisos from the admiralty about the approaching storm.
- Spanish avisos were known for their speed and maneuverability at sea.
- Official avisos were posted in the town square for all citizens to read.