devuélveme
“devuélveme” means “give it back to me” in Spanish (returning an object).
give it back to me
Also: return to me
📝 In Action
Ese es mi bolígrafo, ¡devuélveme!
A1That is my pen, give it back to me!
Devuélveme el libro cuando termines.
A2Give me the book back when you finish.
Devuélveme el tiempo que perdí.
B1Give me back the time I lost.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: devuélveme
Question 1 of 2
Which part of 'devuélveme' means 'to me'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'devolver,' which combines the Latin prefix 'de-' (back) and 'volvere' (to roll or turn). The suffix '-me' is the Spanish pronoun for 'me'.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'devuélveme' formal or informal?
It is informal because it uses the 'tú' (friend/family) form of the command. If you were speaking to a boss or a stranger, you would say 'devuélvame'.
Why is there an accent on the 'e'?
When you attach pronouns to the end of a verb, the word gets longer. The accent is added to ensure you still emphasize the 'vuel' sound, which is the heart of the word.