garantir

Garantir is a Portuguese verb meaning to guarantee, to ensure, or to assure. It is transitive and used with a direct object or with a clause introduced by que, as in Garantir algo or Garantir que tudo corra bem. The term appears in everyday speech as well as in law, business, and public policy, where it expresses a promise, warranty, or assurance that a result will occur or a condition will be met.

Conjugation and usage: Garantir follows the regular pattern of -ir verbs in Portuguese. In the present indicative its common forms are eu garanto, ele garante, nós garantimos, eles garantem. Other tenses align with standard -ir verb conjugations, and the verb can appear in subjunctive clauses as in que eu garanta, que tu garantas, que ele garanta.

Etymology and related forms: The verb is built from the noun garantia (guarantee), with typical -ir verb formation. It has cognates in other Romance languages, notably Spanish garantizar/garantizar and French garantir. The related noun is garantia; the adjective form is garantido (guaranteed).

Examples and nuances: It is common to say Garantimos a entrega (We guarantee the delivery). In legal and commercial contexts, garan tir can imply a formal warranty or commitment. It can also express broader assurances, as in garantir o acesso (to guarantee access) or garantir direitos (to guarantee rights).