volveremos
“volveremos” means “we will return” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we will return, we will come backAlso: we'll be back
📝 In Action
No importa lo que pase, volveremos a casa para Navidad.
A2No matter what happens, we will return home for Christmas.
Volveremos en diez minutos; espérenos aquí.
A1We will come back in ten minutes; wait for us here.
Si salimos de la reunión ahora, no volveremos a entrar.
B1If we leave the meeting now, we won't return (go back) in.
Word Connections
📝 In Action
Si nos dan permiso, volveremos a intentarlo con más fuerza.
B1If they give us permission, we will try it again with more strength.
Nunca volveremos a confiar en esa compañía.
B2We will never trust that company again.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: volveremos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'volveremos' to mean 'We will do something again'?
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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 original sense of 'turning' is still present in Spanish when you say 'volver la página' (to turn the page) or when you 'return' (turn back) to a place.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'volveremos' the same as 'vamos a volver'?
They both mean 'we will return,' but 'volveremos' (simple future) is generally used for more formal statements, promises, or events farther in the future. 'Vamos a volver' (near future) is more common in casual conversation, especially when the return is happening very soon.
How do I say 'We returned' (in the past)?
You would use the preterite form: 'volvimos'. For example, 'Ayer volvimos del viaje' (Yesterday we returned from the trip).