retorno
“retorno” means “return” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
return
Also: coming back, feedback
📝 In Action
Deseamos que tengas un feliz retorno a casa.
A2We wish you a happy return home.
El retorno del rey fue un evento histórico.
B1The return of the king was a historic event.
return on investment
Also: repayment
📝 In Action
El retorno de la inversión fue del diez por ciento.
B2The return on investment was ten percent.
No espero ningún retorno por mi ayuda.
B1I don't expect any repayment for my help.
I return
📝 In Action
Yo retorno a mi país el próximo mes.
A1I return to my country next month.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: retorno
Question 1 of 2
Which of these phrases refers to a round-trip ticket?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'retornare', where 're-' means 'again' and 'tornare' means 'to turn' (like on a lathe). It's essentially the idea of turning back to where you started.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'retorno' more formal than 'regreso'?
Yes, 'retorno' is often used in literature, travel documents, or business, whereas 'regreso' is what you'd use to talk about coming home from a party or work.
Can I use 'retorno' for returning a product to a store?
No. In that specific case, you should use 'devolución'.