regresó
reh-greh-SOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella regresó a casa después del trabajo.
A1She returned home after work.
El paquete regresó al remitente porque la dirección estaba mal.
A2The package returned to the sender because the address was wrong.
¿Cuándo regresó usted de su viaje a Madrid?
B1When did you (formal) come back from your trip to Madrid?
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense: Completed Action
Regresó is the simple past tense, used for actions that started and finished completely at a specific point in the past. It means the return trip is 100% done.
Who Did the Action?
This form (regresó) is used for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), 'eso' (it), or 'usted' (the formal 'you').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Usando 'regresaba' para una acción única: 'Ella regresaba tarde ayer.'"
Correction: Use 'regresó' for a single, completed action: 'Ella regresó tarde ayer.' ('Regresaba' describes a habit or background action.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'a' or 'de'
Always use the preposition 'a' (to) to specify the destination: 'regresó a la oficina'. Use 'de' (from) to specify the origin: 'regresó de vacaciones'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regresó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'regresó' to describe a single action completed in the past?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'regresar' the same as 'volver'?
Yes, they are usually interchangeable and both mean 'to return' or 'to come/go back.' 'Volver' is slightly more common in some regions, but using 'regresó' is always correct and natural.
How do I know if 'regresó' means 'he returned' or 'she returned'?
You can't know from the verb form alone! Spanish often leaves out the subject pronoun (like 'él' or 'ella'). You must rely on the context of the conversation to know who performed the action.