Inklingo

regresas

reh-GREH-sahsreˈɡɾesas

regresas means you return in Spanish (going back to a place).

you return, you come back

Also: you are coming back, you go back
VerbA1regular ar
Latin America
A person walking back through their home's front door with a suitcase, being greeted by a small dog.
gerundregresando
past Participleregresado
infinitiveregresar

📝 In Action

¿A qué hora regresas a casa?

A1

What time are you coming back home?

Si regresas pronto, podemos cenar juntos.

A1

If you return soon, we can have dinner together.

Siempre regresas al mismo parque.

A2

You always go back to the same park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • regresas a casayou come back home
  • cuando regresaswhen you return

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoregresara
regresaras
él/ella/ustedregresara
nosotrosregresáramos
vosotrosregresarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesregresaran

Present Subjunctive

yoregrese
regreses
él/ella/ustedregrese
nosotrosregresemos
vosotrosregreséis
ellos/ellas/ustedesregresen

Indicative

Preterite

yoregresé
regresaste
él/ella/ustedregresó
nosotrosregresamos
vosotrosregresasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesregresaron

Imperfect

yoregresaba
regresabas
él/ella/ustedregresaba
nosotrosregresábamos
vosotrosregresabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesregresaban

Present

yoregreso
regresas
él/ella/ustedregresa
nosotrosregresamos
vosotrosregresáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesregresan

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "regresas" in Spanish:

you return

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: regresas

Question 1 of 1

How would you ask a friend 'When do you come back?'

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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'regressus', which means to step back. It is made of 're-' (back/again) and 'gradus' (a step).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: regress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'regresas' and 'vuelves'?

They are almost identical in meaning. 'Regresas' is slightly more formal, while 'vuelves' is the most common way to say 'you return' in daily life in Spain.

Does 'regresas' mean 'you return a gift'?

Usually, 'devuelves' is used for returning objects. However, in some Latin American countries, 'regresas' can be used for objects too.