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volvemos

vol-VAY-mohsbolˈβemos

“volvemos” means “we return” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

we returnA1Verb

going back to a place

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we turnB1Verb

to change direction or orientation

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we do (something) againA2Verb

repetition of an action

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we return, we come backAlso: we are returning

VerbA1irregular (stem-changing o>ue, but regular in nosotros/vosotros) er
Two small, simplified figures, seen from behind, walking happily along a path toward a brightly lit, cozy storybook house, symbolizing returning home.
infinitivevolver
gerundvolviendo
past Participlevuelto

📝 In Action

Después del verano, volvemos a la escuela.

A1

After the summer, we return to school.

Si salimos ahora, volvemos antes de las diez.

A2

If we leave now, we come back before ten.

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Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • volvemos a casa – we return home
  • volvemos del viaje – we return from the trip

we turn, we flipAlso: we rotate

VerbB1irregular (stem-changing o>ue) er
Two simplified figures walking side-by-side on a road, both simultaneously pivoting their bodies 90 degrees to visually depict changing direction.
infinitivevolver
gerundvolviendo
past Participlevuelto

📝 In Action

Volvemos la tortilla para que se cocine por el otro lado.

B1

We flip the omelet so that it cooks on the other side.

Cuando llegamos a la esquina, volvemos a la izquierda.

B1

When we arrive at the corner, we turn left.

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Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • volvemos la cabeza – we turn our head
  • volvemos la vista – we look away

we do (something) again, we resume

VerbA2idiomatic phrase er
Two simplified figures standing next to two identical, finished towers made of colorful wooden blocks, indicating the repetition of the stacking action.
infinitivevolver
gerundvolviendo
past Participlevuelto

📝 In Action

Si no encontramos la llave, volvemos a buscarla en la mañana.

A2

If we don't find the key, we will look for it again in the morning.

Después de la pausa, volvemos a trabajar.

B1

After the break, we resume working (we return to working).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • volver a empezar – to start again
  • volver a verlo – to see it again

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Preterite

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

yovolviera/volviese
túvolvieras/volvieses
él/ella/ustedvolviera/volviese
nosotrosvolviéramos/volviésemos
vosotrosvolvierais/volvieseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvolvieran/volviesen
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Words that translate to "volvemos" in Spanish:

we flipwe resumewe returnwe rotatewe turn

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: volvemos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'volvemos' to mean 'we look again'?

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👥 Word Family
volver(to return) — Verb
vuelta(return, turn, lap) — Noun
devuelto(returned (past participle of devolver)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
sabemospodemos
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'volvere,' which meant 'to roll' or 'to turn.' Over time, the meaning evolved from physical turning/rolling to turning back to a place (returning).

First recorded: c. 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: volgereEnglish: revolve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it 'volvemos' and not 'vuelvamos'?

'Volver' is an irregular verb, but its irregularity (the 'o' changing to 'ue') only happens in the singular forms and the third-person plural ('vuelvo, vuelves, vuelve, vuelven'). The 'nosotros' (we) form, 'volvemos', stays regular and keeps the 'o'.

Is 'volvemos' past, present, or future?

'Volvemos' is the present tense form. It means 'we return' (habitually) or 'we are returning' (right now). If you need the past tense ('we returned'), you would use 'volvimos'.