volvería
“volvería” means “would return” in Spanish (Used for I, he, she, or formal you (usted)).
would return, would come back
Also: would turn (around)
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Yo volvería a ese restaurante, la comida fue excelente.
B1I would return to that restaurant; the food was excellent.
Él dijo que volvería por el paraguas más tarde.
B2He said he would come back for the umbrella later.
¿Usted volvería a intentar el examen si tuviera otra oportunidad?
B1Would you try the exam again if you had another opportunity (chance)?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "volvería" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: volvería
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Yo volvería a casa si no lloviera'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'volver' comes from the Latin verb *volvere*, meaning 'to roll' or 'to turn.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to 'to turn around' and eventually 'to return' (to turn back to a place).
First recorded: 10th century (as the root verb 'volver')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'volvería' an irregular verb form?
'Volvería' itself is formed regularly by adding the conditional ending (-ía) to the infinitive 'volver.' However, the verb 'volver' is considered stem-changing (o > ue) in many other tenses, like the present tense (yo vuelvo).
How is 'volvería' different from 'regresaría'?
They are synonyms and often interchangeable, both meaning 'would return.' 'Volver' is slightly more common and can also mean 'to turn' or 'to turn over,' whereas 'regresar' almost exclusively means 'to return' to a place.