regresado
“regresado” means “returned” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
returned, come back
📝 In Action
Mi hermano ha regresado de su viaje a Japón.
A2My brother has returned from his trip to Japan.
¿Habías regresado ya cuando te llamé anoche?
B1Had you already come back when I called you last night?
Lamentablemente, la carta nunca había regresado a su remitente.
B2Unfortunately, the letter had never returned to its sender.
returned, back
Also: homecomer
📝 In Action
El paquete regresado fue puesto en la oficina de correos.
B1The returned package was placed in the post office.
La delegación regresada tenía muchas historias que contar.
B2The returned delegation (f.) had many stories to tell.
Los soldados regresados recibieron un gran aplauso.
B1The returned soldiers received a big round of applause.
returnee
Also: repatriate
📝 In Action
El gobierno ofreció ayuda financiera a los regresados.
B2The government offered financial aid to the returnees.
La regresada habló sobre sus experiencias en el extranjero.
C1The female returnee spoke about her experiences abroad.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "regresado" in Spanish:
back→come back→homecomer→repatriate→returned→returnee→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: regresado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'regresada' correctly as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *regredī*, which means 'to go back' or 'to return'. The Spanish verb *regresar* was formed from this root, and 'regresado' is simply the standard 'past action' form of that verb.
First recorded: 13th century (in its verbal form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'regresado' and 'vuelto'?
Both mean 'returned.' 'Regresado' is the regular past participle of 'regresar.' 'Vuelto' is the irregular past participle of 'volver' (to return/turn). They are often interchangeable, but 'volver' is slightly more common for physical movement, while 'regresar' can also be used for things like returning a call or an object.
Does 'regresado' ever change its ending when used with 'haber'?
No. When 'regresado' is used with the helping verb 'haber' (to form tenses like 'he regresado' or 'has regresado'), it is fixed and always ends in -o, regardless of who is returning (male, female, singular, or plural).