regresa
reh-GREH-sah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi jefe nunca regresa de almorzar a tiempo.
A1My boss never returns from lunch on time.
Si olvidas algo, ¡regresa a buscarlo!
A2If you forget something, return to look for it!
¿Cuándo regresa usted a la oficina?
A2When are you (formal) returning to the office?
Es probable que el vuelo regrese debido al mal clima.
B1It is probable that the flight returns due to bad weather.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Personality of 'Regresa'
This single form is used in two ways: 1) To state a fact about someone ('Él regresa' - He returns), and 2) To give a casual command ('¡Regresa!' - Return!).
Indicative Present Tense
This form uses the same conjugation as the infinitive minus the 'r' for the 'he/she/it' and formal 'you' persons (Usted).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the 'You' forms
Mistake: "Saying 'Tú regresa' (mixing tú pronoun with the él/ella/usted verb form)."
Correction: The form 'regresa' already is the 'tú' command, but if you state a fact about tú, you must add the 's': 'Tú regresas mañana.' (You return tomorrow.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Regresar vs. Volver
'Regresar' focuses on going back to a place. 'Volver' is often preferred in spoken language and can also mean 'to do something again.' They are often interchangeable when meaning 'to return.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regresa
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'regresa' as a casual command ('tú' imperative)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am giving a command, when do I use 'regresa' versus 'regrese'?
Use 'regresa' when you are speaking casually to a friend or someone younger (the 'tú' form). Use 'regrese' when you are being polite or formal (the 'usted' form).