alerta

Also the present indicative third singular of alertar · he/she alerts

feminine noun

· common

alert, warning

"La alerta llegó después del charco."

The alert arrived after the puddle.

adjective

alert, watchful, vigilant

"Los soldados están alerta toda la noche."

The soldiers stay alert all night.

adverb

alertly, watchfully

"El centinela vigila alerta desde la torre."

The sentry watches alertly from the tower.