regreso
“regreso” means “return” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
return
Also: journey back, comeback
📝 In Action
El regreso a casa fue muy tranquilo.
A2The return home was very calm.
Estamos esperando el regreso del director.
B1We are waiting for the director's return.
Su regreso al equipo fue una gran noticia para los aficionados.
B2His comeback to the team was great news for the fans.
I return
Also: I come back, I go back
📝 In Action
Regreso a la oficina después de almorzar.
A1I return to the office after having lunch.
Normalmente regreso a pie, pero hoy llueve.
A2I normally come back on foot, but today it's raining.
Si no encuentro el libro, regreso a la tienda mañana.
B1If I don't find the book, I'll go back to the store tomorrow.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: regreso
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'regreso' as a noun (an idea), not a verb (an action)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'regressus', which means 'a going back' or 'a return'. It's built from 're-', meaning 'back', and 'gradī', meaning 'to step' or 'to walk'. So, it literally means 'to step back'!
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the real difference between 'regresar' and 'volver'?
They are very close and you can often use either one. Think of it this way: 'volver' is a bit more common in everyday, casual chat. 'Regresar' is perfectly normal too, but can sometimes feel a tiny bit more formal or specific, really emphasizing the journey back to a starting point.
How can I tell if 'regreso' is a noun or a verb?
Look for clues! If you see 'el', 'un', 'mi', or another describing word right before it, it's the noun: 'el regreso' (the return). If it's the main action of the sentence, often at the beginning, it's the verb: 'Regreso a las 8' (I return at 8).