avisar Present Conjugation
avisar — notify
The present tense of avisar (aviso, avisas, avisa, etc.) means 'notify' or 'warn'.
avisar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For 'avisar', it's about notifying someone in the present moment or regularly.
Notes on avisar in the Present
Avisar is regular in the present tense. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Te aviso que la reunión es a las tres.
I'm notifying you that the meeting is at three.
yo
¿Me avisas si ves a Juan?
Will you notify me if you see Juan?
tú
Ella avisa a sus clientes sobre las ofertas.
She notifies her clients about the offers.
Nosotros avisamos a la policía.
We notify the police.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for future actions.
Correct: For future plans, use the future tense ('avisaré') or 'ir a + infinitive' ('voy a avisar').
Why: The present tense generally refers to the 'now' or habits, not a planned future event.
Mistake: Incorrect spelling, like 'aviso' -> 'avisso'.
Correct: Remember that 's' makes the 's' sound before 'o', not 'ss'.
Why: Standard spelling rules for Spanish verbs.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: avisé
The preterite of avisar (avisé, avisaste, avisó, etc.) means 'notified' or 'warned' about a completed action.
Imperfect
yo: avisaba
The imperfect of avisar (avisaba, avisabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past notifications.
Future
yo: avisaré
The future tense of avisar (avisaré, avisarás, avisará, etc.) means 'will notify'.
Conditional
yo: avisaría
The conditional of avisar (avisaría, avisarías, etc.) means 'would notify'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: avise
The present subjunctive of avisar (avise, avises, avisemos, aviséis, avisen) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: avisara
The imperfect subjunctive of avisar (avisara/avisase) expresses hypothetical past actions or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: avisa
Avisa (tú), avise (usted), avisemos (nosotros), avisad (vosotros), avisen (ustedes) are the commands for 'avisar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no avises
No avises (tú), no avise (usted), no avisemos (nosotros), no aviséis (vosotros), no avisen (ustedes) are the negative commands for 'avisar'.