Spanish Phrase
Le aviso a mi jefe.
Meaning
I let my boss know / I inform my boss (about something). The sentence uses the indirect object pronoun 'le' to indicate the person who receives the information.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have just told, or are about to tell, your supervisor about a change, a problem, or any piece of information that concerns the workplace.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Leavisoamijefe
Indirect object pronoun (le)
The pronoun 'le' replaces the indirect object (to whom) and is placed before a conjugated verb.
Verb + a + person
'Avisar' can be followed by a prepositional phrase 'a + person' to specify who is being notified.
Possessive adjective (mi)
'Mi' indicates ownership and agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
Noun gender
'Jefe' is masculine; if the boss were female, use 'jefa' and the sentence would be 'Le aviso a mi jefa.'
🗨In Conversation
Le aviso a mi jefe que la reunión se canceló.
I let my boss know that the meeting was cancelled.
¿Ya le dijiste?
Did you already tell him?
✕Common Mistakes
Lo aviso a mi jefe.
Use 'le' for indirect objects; 'lo' is a direct object pronoun.
Le aviso mi jefe.
The preposition 'a' is required before the person when using 'avisar'.
Le aviso a mi jefa.
Only a mistake if the boss is male; otherwise change 'jefe' to match gender.
↔Alternatives
Informo a mi jefe.
I inform my boss.
Le comunico a mi jefe.
I communicate to my boss.
Le hago saber a mi jefe.
I make my boss aware.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking offices, 'avisar' is the go‑to verb for quick notifications (schedule changes, delays, etc.). When speaking to a superior, keep a polite tone and consider using the formal 'usted' form if you are not on first‑name terms: 'Le aviso a usted, señor Pérez.'