devuelto
/deh-BWEHL-toh/
returned
A package that has been returned.
devuelto(adjective)
returned
?describing an item that was given back
refunded
?referring to money sent back
📝 In Action
El libro devuelto tiene una mancha.
A2The returned book has a stain.
Ese es dinero devuelto por el banco.
B1That is money returned by the bank.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this acts like an adjective here, it must match the gender of the thing you are talking about. Use 'devuelto' for masculine things and 'devuelta' for feminine things.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'O' or 'A' Trap
Mistake: "La camisa devuelto."
Correction: La camisa devuelta.
The act of having returned the keys.
devuelto(verb)
returned
?as in 'I have returned the keys'
given back
?returning a borrowed item
,thrown up
?informal way to say someone vomited
📝 In Action
He devuelto las llaves a la recepción.
A2I have returned the keys to the front desk.
Juan ha devuelto todo lo que pidió prestado.
B1Juan has given back everything he borrowed.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Special' Finished Form
Most Spanish verbs end in -ado or -ido when you want to say you 'have' done something. However, 'devolver' is a rebel. You must use 'devuelto' instead of 'devolvido'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use -ido
Mistake: "He devolvido el libro."
Correction: He devuelto el libro.
⭐ Usage Tips
Rhyme Time
If you remember 'vuelto' (returned/came back), it's easy to remember 'devuelto'—they follow the same pattern!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: devuelto
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I have returned the book'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'devolvido' ever correct?
No. While most verbs follow a rule to end in -ido, 'devolver' is irregular. 'Devuelto' is the only correct form.
Can 'devuelto' mean 'vomited'?
Yes, in many Spanish-speaking countries, 'ha devuelto' is a common, slightly softer way to say someone has thrown up.