volverseConjugation
volverse means to become.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Future
The future of volverse is regular, formed by adding endings to the infinitive: volveré, volverás...
Conditional
The conditional of volverse is regular and expresses what 'would' happen under certain conditions.
Imperfect
The imperfect of volverse is regular (volvía) and describes gradual changes or how someone used to be.
Present
The present tense of volverse features an O to UE stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
The preterite of volverse is regular in its endings but requires the reflexive pronoun to indicate a sudden change.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of volverse is based on the preterite stem 'volvier-'.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of volverse maintains the O to UE stem change in most forms: me vuelva, te vuelvas...
Imperative
Negative Imperative
The negative imperative of volverse uses the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no' and the pronoun.
Imperative
The affirmative imperative of volverse uses the stem-changed 'vuelve' for tú and attaches pronouns to the end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does volverse mean in Spanish?
volverse means "to become".
Is volverse a regular or irregular verb?
volverse is a irregular (O>UE stem change in present tense) -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate volverse in the present tense?
The present tense of volverse is: yo me vuelvo, tú te vuelves, él/ella/usted se vuelve, nosotros nos volvemos, vosotros os volvéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes se vuelven.
How do you conjugate volverse in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of volverse is: yo me volví, tú te volviste, él/ella/usted se volvió, nosotros nos volvimos, vosotros os volvisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes se volvieron.
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