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regresas

reh-GREH-sahs/reˈɡɾesas/

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

  • vuelves (you return / you come back)
  • retornas (you return (more formal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

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

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

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

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
🎵 Rhymes
📚 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.