regresó
“regresó” means “returned” in Spanish (He/She/It went back to a place).
returned, came back, went backAlso: reverted
📝 In Action
Ella regresó a casa después del trabajo.
A1She returned home after work.
El paquete regresó al remitente porque la dirección estaba mal.
A2The package returned to the sender because the address was wrong.
¿Cuándo regresó usted de su viaje a Madrid?
B1When did you (formal) come back from your trip to Madrid?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: regresó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'regresó' to describe a single action completed in the past?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The verb 'regresar' comes from the Latin verb *regressāre*, meaning 'to go back' or 'to retreat,' which itself is formed from the prefix *re-* (meaning 'back' or 'again') and the root *gradī* ('to step').
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'regresar' the same as 'volver'?
Yes, they are usually interchangeable and both mean 'to return' or 'to come/go back.' 'Volver' is slightly more common in some regions, but using 'regresó' is always correct and natural.
How do I know if 'regresó' means 'he returned' or 'she returned'?
You can't know from the verb form alone! Spanish often leaves out the subject pronoun (like 'él' or 'ella'). You must rely on the context of the conversation to know who performed the action.