Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| disclaimer | /disklaimeɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| aviso legal | /abiso leɡal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, you can use disclaimer to represent a public disavowal. More formal or specific contexts may require different terms: aviso legal refers specifically to the legal notice or disclaimer section of a document or website, while Exoneración de responsabilidad is a direct translation commonly used in legal and official documents. Additionally, Aclaración is a term often used to clarify information or provide additional context, including disclaimers.
What does it mean word for word?
The term aviso legal is composed of aviso (notice/warning) and legal (legal).
Which one should you use?
The phrase aviso legal is the standard, formal way to refer to a legal disclaimer or legal notice in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both disclaimer and aviso legal are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/disklaimeɾ/
Did you know?
- The word legal is a doublet of leal, meaning 'loyal', as both words evolved from the Latin word for 'law'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the aviso legal on a website is not just a suggestion but a strict regulatory requirement for data protection.
- While English speakers use 'disclaimer' to avoid liability, a Spanish speaker using deslinde (a related concept of setting boundaries) might be describing the act of distancing oneself from a specific opinion or responsibility.
Examples in context
- A Steve no le tranquilizó el aviso legal.Steve was not reassured by the disclaimer.This sentence shows the use of aviso legal in a context where someone is not reassured by a disclaimer.Tatoeba #12974743 by Alejandr0, translation #5914777 by JayRS
- Ojo, esta es solo una opinión personalNote: This is just a personal opinion
- Toda la información proporcionada en este documento se presenta bajo la exoneración de responsabilidad.All the information provided in this document is presented under the disclaimer.
- El contenido de este sitio web está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso y se rige por el aviso legal correspondiente.The content on this website is subject to change without prior notice and is governed by the corresponding legal notice.
- Ojo, este producto puede generar reacciones alérgicas en algunas personas.Note: This product may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are reviewing a contract together.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿viste el disclaimer al final del documento?Alejandro, did you see the disclaimer at the end of the document?
- AlejandroNo, no lo he leído todavía.No, I haven't read it yet.
- LucíaEs importante porque limita nuestra responsabilidad.It is important because it limits our liability.
- AlejandroTienes razón, lo revisaré ahora mismo.You are right, I will check it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “disclaimer” translations and entries disclaimer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aviso, disclaimer, legal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
