aviso de corte
/abiso de koɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "disconnection notice" is translated into Spanish as aviso de corte.
aviso de corte is used specifically for the suspension of utility services, such as electricity, water or gas, due to non-payment of bills.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aviso (notice or warning) and de corte (of cut), literally meaning notice of cut.
Which one should you use?
More formal variants exist such as Aviso de Desconexión, Notificación de Corte de Suministro, Comunicación de Interrupción de Servicio and aviso de suspensión de servicio.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, the phrase Aviso de Suspensión is used for disconnection notice.
Did you know?
- The word corte in aviso de corte is a homonym that can also mean 'court', as in a royal court or a court of law.
- The word aviso is used in Spanish not only for official warnings like a disconnection notice but also as a common term for a classified advertisement in a newspaper.
- The word corte in aviso de corte shares an ancient root with the English word 'short', as both come from Proto-Indo-European origins relating to the idea of cutting or shortening.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr./Sra. Pérez, Le informamos que hemos enviado un aviso de desconexión debido al impago de su factura de energía eléctrica. Agradecemos que realice el pago pendiente antes del [fecha límite] para evitar la interrupción del suministro. Atentamente, [Nombre del Remitente]Dear Mr./Ms. Pérez, We inform you that we have sent a disconnection notice due to the non-payment of your electricity bill. We appreciate that you make the pending payment before [deadline] to avoid the interruption of supply. Sincerely, [Sender's Name]
- Estimado/a [Nombre del Cliente], Le comunicamos que, lamentablemente, su servicio de telecomunicaciones será suspendido a partir del [fecha] debido al impago de su factura. Agradeceríamos que regularizara su situación a la mayor brevedad posible. Saludos cordiales, [Tu Nombre]Dear [Customer Name], We communicate to you that, unfortunately, your telecommunications service will be suspended starting from [date] due to the non-payment of your bill. We would appreciate it if you could regularize your situation as soon as possible. Best regards, [Your Name]
- Estimado/a [Nombre del Cliente], Le informamos que, lamentablemente, su cuenta ha acumulado un saldo pendiente de pago. Para evitar la interrupción del servicio, por favor, realice el pago antes del [fecha límite]. Puede efectuar su pago a través de nuestra página web, por teléfono o visitándonos en nuestras oficinas. Gracias por su pronta atención y comprensión. Atentamente, [Tu Nombre]Dear [Customer Name], We inform you that, unfortunately, your account has accumulated an outstanding balance. To avoid the interruption of service, please make the payment before [deadline]. You can make your payment through our website, by phone, or by visiting us at our offices. Thank you for your prompt attention and understanding. Sincerely, [Your Name]
- Recibí un aviso de corte de luz.I received a disconnection notice for the electricity.
- Hay un aviso de corte en la puerta.There is a disconnection notice on the door.
- Debemos pagar para evitar el aviso de corte.We must pay to avoid the disconnection notice.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are checking the mail at home.
- Alejandro¿Qué es eso que tienes en la mano?What is that in your hand?
- LucíaEs un aviso de corte de agua, Alejandro.It is a water disconnection notice, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡No puede ser! ¿Olvidamos el recibo?It can't be! Did we forget the bill?
- LucíaCreo que sí, hay que pagarlo hoy mismo.I think so, we have to pay it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aviso, corte, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
