Portuguese verb

Conjugation of avisar

The Portuguese verb avisar means "to warn, notify". Below are its 7 tenses as tables, 4 example sentences and answers to 3 common questions. Press play next to a present tense form or an example to hear it.

Meaning
to warn, notify
Type
Regular -ar verb
Gerund
avisando
Past participle
avisado
Quick answer

The present tense of avisar is eu aviso, tu avisas, ele/ela avisa, nós avisamos, vós avisais, eles/elas avisam. It is a regular -ar verb, so every tense takes the standard -ar endings. The tables below cover 7 tenses, from the present to the imperative. Every present form and 4 example sentences have a listen button.

Present tense of avisar

Present Presente
eu aviso
tu avisas
ele/ela avisa
nós avisamos
vós avisais
eles/elas avisam

More tenses of avisar

Simple past Pretérito perfeito
eu avisei
tu avisaste
ele/ela avisou
nós avisámos
vós avisastes
eles/elas avisaram
Imperfect Pretérito imperfeito
eu avisava
tu avisavas
ele/ela avisava
nós avisávamos
vós avisáveis
eles/elas avisavam
Future Futuro
eu avisarei
tu avisarás
ele/ela avisará
nós avisaremos
vós avisareis
eles/elas avisarão
Conditional Condicional
eu avisaria
tu avisarias
ele/ela avisaria
nós avisaríamos
vós avisaríeis
eles/elas avisariam
Present subjunctive Presente do subjuntivo
que eu avise
que tu avises
que ele/ela avise
que nós avisemos
que vós aviseis
que eles/elas avisem
Imperative Imperativo
tu avisa
você avise
nós avisemos
vós avisai
vocês avisem

Notes on avisar

Avisar is regular. It follows the regular -ar pattern, with forms such as aviso, avisei, avisava, and avisarei.

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Example sentences with avisar

  • Aviso sempre os meus pais antes de sair. I always notify my parents before leaving.
  • Ela avisou o chefe ontem de manhã. She notified the boss yesterday morning.
  • Nós avisávamos os vizinhos sobre o barulho. We used to warn the neighbours about the noise.
  • Avisem a professora hoje, por favor. Notify the teacher today, please.

Frequently asked questions

Is avisar a regular Portuguese verb?

Yes, avisar is regular. Its forms follow the regular -ar pattern shown in the table.

What are the present tense forms of avisar?

The present forms are aviso, avisas, avisa, avisamos, avisais, and avisam.

What are the past participle and gerund of avisar?

The past participle is avisado and the gerund is avisando.