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volvamos

vohl-VAH-mohs/bolˈβamos/

volvamos means Let's return in Spanish (as a suggestion or command).

Let's return, that we return

Also: Let's go back, that we go back
VerbA2irregular (o>ue stem change, but not in this form) er
A colorful illustration showing two friends standing on a dirt path in a sunny landscape. They are turning their heads back, looking towards the direction they just walked from, suggesting a decision to return.
infinitivevolver
gerundvolviendo
past Participlevuelto

📝 In Action

Volvamos a casa, ya es muy tarde.

A1

Let's return home, it is already very late.

Es crucial que volvamos a hablar de este tema mañana.

B1

It is crucial that we return to talk about this topic tomorrow.

No volvamos a cometer el mismo error, por favor.

A2

Let's not make the same mistake again, please.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Volvamos a empezarLet's start over
  • Volvamos al cocheLet's go back to the car

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedvuelve
yovuelvo
vuelves
ellos/ellas/ustedesvuelven
nosotrosvolvemos
vosotrosvolvéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedvolvía
yovolvía
volvías
ellos/ellas/ustedesvolvían
nosotrosvolvíamos
vosotrosvolvíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedvolvió
yovolví
volviste
ellos/ellas/ustedesvolvieron
nosotrosvolvimos
vosotrosvolvisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedvuelva
yovuelva
vuelvas
ellos/ellas/ustedesvuelvan
nosotrosvolvamos
vosotrosvolváis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedvolviera
yovolviera
volvieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesvolvieran
nosotrosvolviéramos
vosotrosvolvierais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "volvamos" in Spanish:

let's return

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: volvamos

Question 1 of 1

Which of these sentences uses 'volvamos' as a direct suggestion ('Let's...')?

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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology

The verb *volver* comes from the Latin word *volvere*, meaning 'to roll' or 'to turn.' This root is why *volver* can mean both 'to return' (to turn back) and 'to turn/flip' (to roll over).

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: volgereFrench: voler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'volver' sometimes change to 'vuelvo' but 'volvamos' doesn't change to 'vuelvamos'?

This is a common pattern in Spanish irregular verbs that have a vowel change (like o>ue). The change usually happens only in the 'boot' forms (I, you, he/she, they). The 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms usually keep the original vowel, making them easier to remember.

How do I use 'volvamos' to mean 'Let's do something again'?

You use the structure 'volver a' + infinitive. For example, 'Volvamos a llamar' means 'Let's call again,' or 'Volvamos a leer' means 'Let's read again.' It's a very useful structure!