regresado
/reh-greh-SAH-doh/
returned
As a past participle, regresado means 'returned' or 'having returned,' like the bird that has returned to its nest.
regresado(Past Participle)
returned
?as part of a compound verb tense
,come back
?as part of a compound verb tense
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
Use this form with the helping verb 'haber' (to have) to describe actions completed in the past. Example: 'He regresado' (I have returned).
It Stays the Same
Unlike when used as an adjective, the past participle used with 'haber' never changes its ending ('-o') to match the person or thing doing the returning.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Estar' instead of 'Haber'
Mistake: "Yo estoy regresado."
Correction: Yo he regresado. 'Estar' is used for location or temporary state; 'haber' is the correct helping verb for completed actions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
If you are focusing on the action of coming back, use 'haber + regresado'. If you are focusing on the state of being back, use 'estar + de vuelta' (to be back).
As an adjective, regresado describes an item, like a book that has been 'returned' to the library.
regresado(Adjective)
returned
?describing a person or item
,back
?describing a person
homecomer
?describing a person
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
When 'regresado' acts as an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes. If the noun is feminine (la delegación), use 'regresada'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Estar'
You can use 'regresado/a' with the verb 'estar' to describe someone's state: 'Ella está regresada' (She is back/returned).
As a noun, regresado refers to a 'returnee,' a person who has come back to their place of origin.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gendered Noun
Like many nouns referring to people, this word changes based on gender: 'el regresado' (male returnee) and 'la regresada' (female returnee).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context of Use
This noun is often used when discussing large groups of people returning home, especially after conflict, study, or economic migration.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regresado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'regresada' correctly as an adjective?
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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).