vuelva
/bwel-bah/
come back
As a polite command, Vuelva means 'come back.'
vuelva(Verb)
come back
?as a polite command (to 'usted')
return
?as a polite command (to 'usted')
,do (it) again
?as in 'vuelva a intentarlo' (try it again)
📝 In Action
Por favor, vuelva mañana a las diez.
A2Please, come back tomorrow at ten.
Si no funciona, vuelva a empezar desde el principio.
B1If it doesn't work, start over again from the beginning.
No vuelva a llamarme a este número.
B1Don't call me at this number again.
💡 Grammar Points
Polite Commands (Usted)
Vuelva is how you tell one person to 'come back' in a formal or polite way (when you would call them 'usted'). For example, a receptionist might say, 'Vuelva mañana, por favor.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Formal vs. Informal
Mistake: "Using `vuelve` when speaking to a stranger or in a formal setting."
Correction: Use `vuelva` for 'usted' (formal you) and `vuelve` for 'tú' (informal you). `Vuelva` shows more respect.
⭐ Usage Tips
Telling Someone to Do Something Again
You can use vuelva a + another verb to mean 'do it again'. For example, 'Vuelva a leerlo' means 'Read it again'.
When expressing a wish or doubt, Vuelva means 'returns' or 'comes back.'
vuelva(Verb)
returns / comes back
?in sentences expressing a wish, doubt, or emotion
may return
?expressing possibility
,turns
?as in 'se vuelva loco' (he goes crazy)
📝 In Action
Espero que mi hermano vuelva a tiempo para la cena.
B1I hope my brother comes back in time for dinner.
No creo que la situación vuelva a ser la misma.
B1I don't think the situation will be the same again.
Quizás vuelva a llover esta tarde.
B2Maybe it will rain again this afternoon.
Avísame cuando vuelva tu jefe.
B2Let me know when your boss gets back.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Mood' for Wishes & Doubts (Subjunctive)
Vuelva is a special verb form used after phrases that express uncertainty, desire, or emotion, like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'dudo que' (I doubt that). It signals that the action isn't a sure thing.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Vuelve' Instead of 'Vuelva'
Mistake: "Espero que él vuelve pronto."
Correction: Say 'Espero que él vuelva pronto.' After 'espero que', you need the special 'vuelva' form, not the regular 'vuelve' form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Trigger Words
Look for 'trigger' words like 'espero que', 'quiero que', 'dudo que', 'cuando' (when referring to the future), and 'para que'. These are strong clues that you'll need to use vuelva.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vuelva
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vuelva' to give a polite command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'vuelva' and 'vuelve'?
`Vuelve` is the regular present tense for 'tú' (you, informal) and is also the informal command ('¡Vuelve!'). `Vuelva` is used for two main things: 1) as the formal command for 'usted' ('¡Vuelva, por favor!'), and 2) in the subjunctive mood for wishes or doubts ('Espero que vuelva').
Is 'vuelva' the same as 'regrese'?
They are very similar and often interchangeable, both meaning 'return' or 'come back'. `Regrese` is the formal command form of `regresar`. In many situations, you can use either one. 'Vuelva mañana' and 'Regrese mañana' mean the same thing.