regrese
“regrese” means “Return!” in Spanish (Formal command (usted)).
Return!, that I return, that he/she/you return
Also: go back
📝 In Action
Por favor, regrese a la caja con su recibo.
B1Please, return to the register with your receipt.
No quiero que regrese a la ciudad. Es peligroso.
B1I don't want him/her to return to the city. It's dangerous.
Dudo que yo regrese antes de medianoche.
B2I doubt that I will return before midnight.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: regrese
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'regrese' correctly as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *regredi*, which means 'to go back' or 'to retreat.' The Spanish version kept the core meaning of moving backward or returning to a previous place.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the formal command ('usted') look exactly like the 'yo' form of the subjunctive?
This is a key pattern in Spanish! The formal commands (usted/ustedes) are actually borrowed directly from the present subjunctive form. So, when you learn the present subjunctive ('yo regrese'), you automatically know the formal command ('¡Regrese usted!').
How do I know if 'regrese' means 'I return' or 'he returns'?
You must look at the context and the subject of the sentence. If the sentence starts with 'Yo no creo que...' (I don't believe that...), the hidden subject is usually 'yo.' If the sentence refers to a third person ('Mi jefe no quiere que...'), the subject is 'él/ella.'