avresti

Avresti is the second-person singular form of the Italian verb avere in the simple conditional mood. It translates as "you would have" and is used to express hypothetical possession or to frame polite or tentative statements when addressing someone directly.

Formation: The conditional semplice uses the stem avr- for avere, an irregular development from the present stem av-. The endings attach as with other verbs: io avrei, tu avresti, lui avrebbe, noi avremmo, voi avreste, loro avrebbero. This makes avresti the standard tu-form in the conditional simple of avere.

Usage and examples: Avresti dovuto dirmi prima means "you should have told me earlier." Avresti potuto vincere se avessi giocato meglio means "you could have won if you had played better." Asking casually, Avresti tempo domani? means "Would you have time tomorrow?" The form is common in subordinate clauses expressing hypothetical results, and in polite or tentative direct-address statements.

Notes: Avresti is part of the conditional mood and is used to discuss hypothetical or potential situations in the second person singular. It is the direct counterpart of io avrei and is frequently found in both everyday speech and written Italian when discussing what would or could have happened.