Heads up Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɛdz/ /ˈəp
HEDZ-UP
hˈɛdz/ /ˈʌp
HEDZ-UP
Definición
A warning or piece of information given in advance, usually to prepare someone for something that is going to happen.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and mainly spoken, especially in American English. Often used as 'Just a heads up,' followed by what the warning is about. Do not use in formal writing. Frequently signals practical information you should know soon.
Spanish: aviso - advertencia (informal)Portuguese (BR): aviso - alerta (informal)Portuguese (PT): aviso - alerta (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 提醒 - 警告（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 提醒 - 警告（非正式）Hindi: चेतावनी - सूचना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: تنبيه - تحذير (غير رسمي)Bengali: সতর্কবার্তা - পূর্বাভাসRussian: предупреждение - напоминаниеJapanese: 注意喚起 - 事前連絡Vietnamese: lời nhắc nhở - lời cảnh báo trướcKorean: 미리 알림 - 사전 경고Turkish: uyarı - önceden bilgilendirmeUrdu: پیشگی اطلاع - وارننگIndonesian: peringatan - informasi sebelumnya
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Just a heads up—the meeting starts at 9 a.m.
basic
I wanted to give you a heads up about the roadworks tomorrow.
basic
Thanks for the heads up!
basic
She gave me a heads up that the boss would be visiting.
natural
Here’s a quick heads up: the train is running late.
natural
Just a heads up—your favorite café is closing early today.
natural