Translation of Spanish word "volver" to English
volver
/bolˈβeɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo come or go back (to a place or person).
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'volver' is used to indicate a return to a place or person. For example, 'Volveré a casa a las 5' (I will return home at 5) or 'Volveré a verte pronto' (I will see you soon). However, learners often confuse 'volver' with 'regresar', which is more formal and often used in official contexts. For instance, 'Regresé a mi país después de vivir en el extranjero durante 5 años' (I returned to my country after living abroad for 5 years).
🇬🇧 English
to return, to go back
Example
Volvemos a casa después de un largo día de trabajo.
We return home after a long day of work.
Ella va a volver a su país el próximo mes.
She is going to return to her country next month.
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Common phrases
- volver a casa— to return home
- volver a ver— to see again
- volver a trabajar— to go back to work
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "volver"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he vuelto
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #79 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "volver" mean?▼
The Spanish word "volver" means "to return, to go back" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Volvemos a casa después de un largo día de trabajo." (which translates as "We return home after a long day of work.").
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