tate
/tate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "heads up" can be translated into Spanish as tate or avisón.
Meaning: warning (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| tate | /tate/ (from spelling rules) |
| avisón | /abison/ (from spelling rules) |
How do you pronounce it?
/tate/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, a quick way to say 'heads up' when someone is about to trip or fall is ¡aguas! which literally translates to 'waters!' This is a common way to warn someone of an approaching danger.
- If you want to give someone a 'heads up' about a piece of news or a tip, you might say te doy un toque. This literally translates to 'I give you a touch', implying a subtle or quick alert.
- In many Latin American countries, if you want to give a 'heads up' about a person's presence or a specific event, you might say ojo which literally means 'eye'. It functions as a quick command to 'pay attention' or 'watch out'.
Examples in context
- ¡Cuidado con el escalón, puede ser resbaladizo!Watch out for the step, it can be slippery!
- ¡Atención, al cerrar la puerta, evite atrapar los dedos!Attention, when closing the door, avoid trapping your fingers!
- ¡Ojo con el tráfico al cruzar la calle!Be aware of the traffic when crossing the street!
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are walking in a crowded street.
- Javier¡Tate, Lucía! Mira el suelo.Heads up, Lucía! Look at the ground.
- Lucía¡Ay! Casi me caigo.Oh! I almost fell.
- JavierHabía una piedra muy grande.There was a very large stone.
- LucíaGracias por avisarme, Javier.Thanks for warning me, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heads up” translations, 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.
