Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tem aviso de tempestade.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a storm warning has been issued. It is a concise way to answer a question about current weather alerts.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if there are any weather alerts, or when you want to inform others that a storm warning is active in your area.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,temavisodetempestade.
Sim
An affirmative response meaning 'yes'. It can stand alone or precede a statement.
tem
Third‑person singular present of *ter* used impersonally to indicate existence, similar to English 'there is/are'.
aviso
A masculine noun meaning 'warning' or 'notice'.
de
Preposition that links the noun *aviso* to what it concerns.
tempestade
Feminine noun meaning 'storm'.
🗨In Conversation
Você viu o boletim do tempo? Vai chover forte?
Did you see the weather bulletin? Is it going to rain heavily?
Sim, tem aviso de tempestade.
Yes, there is a storm warning.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, há aviso de tempestade.
While *há* also means 'there is', using *tem* is more common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese for short confirmations.
Sim, tem aviso de tempestades.
The warning refers to a specific storm event, so the singular *tempestade* is appropriate.
Sim, tem o aviso de tempestade.
Do not add an extra article (*o*) before *aviso* in this construction.
↔Alternatives
Sim, há alerta de tempestade.
Yes, there is a storm alert.
Sim, está emitido um aviso de tempestade.
Yes, a storm warning has been issued.
Sim, tem aviso de tempestade chegando.
Yes, a storm warning is coming.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET) and local meteorological services issue *avisos de tempestade* that are broadcast on TV, radio and mobile apps. When you hear this phrase, it usually means you should stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling unless necessary. The level of urgency can vary, so always check the official alert for details like expected rain intensity and wind speed.