The Portuguese verb "rir" means "to laugh" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "rir" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "rir" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | rio |
| tu | you (informal) | ris |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | ri |
| nós | we | rimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | rides |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | riem |
Ela ri de uma situação engraçada.
She laughs at a funny situation.
How to Conjugate "rir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | ri |
| tu | you (informal) | riste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | riu |
| nós | we | rimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | ristes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | riram |
Ele riu da situação engraçada.
He laughed at the funny situation.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | ria |
| tu | you (informal) | rias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | ria |
| nós | we | ríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | ríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | riam |
Ela ria sempre que estava feliz.
She used to laugh whenever she was happy.
How to Conjugate "rir" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | rirei |
| tu | you (informal) | rirás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | rirá |
| nós | we | riremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | rireis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | rirão |
Ele rirá de toda a situação.
He will laugh at the whole situation.
How to Conjugate "rir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | riria |
| tu | you (informal) | ririas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | riria |
| nós | we | riríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | riríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | ririam |
Ele riria da situação estranha.
He would laugh at the strange situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About "rir"
Is "rir" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Rir" is an irregular Portuguese verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "rir" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "rir" means "to laugh" in English.
How do you conjugate "rir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → rio, tu → ris, ele/ela/você → ri, nós → rimos, vós → rides, eles/elas/vocês → riem.
How many tenses does "rir" have in Portuguese?
"Rir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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