volviendo
“volviendo” means “returning” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
returning, coming back
Also: going back
📝 In Action
Estamos volviendo de la playa. ¡Hace mucho tráfico!
A1We are returning from the beach. There is a lot of traffic!
Llevo tres horas volviendo a mi ciudad natal.
A2I've been returning to my hometown for three hours.
turning, flipping
Also: revolving
📝 In Action
El chef está volviendo la carne en la parrilla para que no se queme.
B1The chef is turning the meat on the grill so it doesn't burn.
Estaba volviendo las páginas de un libro antiguo con cuidado.
B2I was turning the pages of an old book carefully.
becoming, turning into
Also: going (crazy/mad)
📝 In Action
Me estoy volviendo loco con tanto ruido.
B2I am going crazy with so much noise.
La situación política se está volviendo cada vez más tensa.
C1The political situation is becoming increasingly tense.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "volviendo" in Spanish:
becoming→coming back→flipping→going back→returning→revolving→turning→turning into→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: volviendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'volviendo' to describe an ongoing change of state?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *volvere*, which meant 'to roll' or 'to turn.' Over time, the meaning evolved in Spanish to include the idea of 'turning back' or 'returning.'
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'volviendo' different from 'vuelto'?
'Volviendo' is the gerund form, used for actions that are currently in progress ('I am returning'). 'Vuelto' is the past participle, used to form perfect tenses with 'haber' ('I have returned') or as an adjective.
Can I use 'volviendo' by itself, without 'estar'?
Yes! You can use 'volviendo' like an adverb to describe how the main action happens, often meaning 'while returning' or 'by turning.' For example: 'Volviendo, vi un accidente' (While returning, I saw an accident).