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How to Say "let's return" in Spanish

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regresamos

reh-greh-SAH-mos/reɣɾeˈsamos/

Verb (Conjugated Form)A1Informal command/suggestion
Use 'regresamos' when suggesting or stating a return as a group, often implying a simple, direct action or a future plan.
A colorful illustration of two cheerful figures, a person and a child, walking hand-in-hand up a path toward the front door of a welcoming cottage, signifying their return home.

Examples

Si terminamos temprano, regresamos a casa antes de las seis.

If we finish early, we return home before six.

Ayer regresamos del viaje muy cansados.

Yesterday we returned from the trip very tired.

¡Regresamos inmediatamente! No hay tiempo que perder.

Let's return immediately! There is no time to lose.

The 'We' Form

This word means 'we' are doing the action. The '-amos' ending is the standard signal for the 'nosotros' (we) form in all '-ar' verbs in the present and preterite tenses.

Movement Verbs

Like many movement verbs, regresar is often used with the preposition 'a' (to) to specify the destination: 'Regresamos a la oficina' (We return to the office).

Confusing Tenses

Mistake: “Using 'regresamos' when you mean 'we will return' (future).”

Correction: While Spanish sometimes uses the present tense for the near future, if you mean a clear future action, use the actual future form: 'Regresaremos mañana' (We will return tomorrow).

regresemos

reh-greh-SEH-mos/re.ɣɾeˈse.mos/

VerbA2Suggestion or command
Choose 'regresemos' for a more explicit suggestion or command to return, often used when the group needs to decide to go back.
Two hikers standing on a winding mountain trail. One hiker is actively pointing backward down the path they just traveled, signaling to their companion that they should turn around and go back.

Examples

Regresemos al coche, está lloviendo mucho.

Let's return to the car, it's raining a lot.

No regresemos por ese camino, es muy largo.

Let's not go back that way, it's very long.

Ya terminamos el trabajo. Regresemos a casa.

We already finished the work. Let's return home.

The 'Let's' Command

In Spanish, to say 'Let's [do something]' (the 'nosotros' command), you use the exact same form as the present subjunctive: 'regresemos'.

Negative Commands

To say 'Let's not return,' simply put 'no' before the verb: 'No regresemos'.

Using the Indicative

Mistake: “Regresamos al coche (meaning 'Let's return').”

Correction: Regresamos means 'We return' (present tense fact) or 'We returned' (past tense fact). You must use 'Regresemos' for the command/suggestion.

volvamos

vohl-VAH-mohs/bolˈβamos/

VerbA2Suggestion or command
Employ 'volvamos' when suggesting or commanding a return, particularly when the destination is 'home' or a place of origin.
A colorful illustration showing two friends standing on a dirt path in a sunny landscape. They are turning their heads back, looking towards the direction they just walked from, suggesting a decision to return.

Examples

Volvamos a casa, ya es muy tarde.

Let's return home, it is already very late.

Es crucial que volvamos a hablar de este tema mañana.

It is crucial that we return to talk about this topic tomorrow.

No volvamos a cometer el mismo error, por favor.

Let's not make the same mistake again, please.

Dual Function of 'Volvamos'

'Volvamos' works as both a suggestion ('Let's return') and the special verb form needed after expressions of desire or doubt ('I hope that we return').

The 'Nosotros' Imperative

To say 'Let's do X' in Spanish, you use the 'nosotros' form of the present subjunctive. In this case, 'volvamos' means 'Let's return/go back'.

Mixing Stem Changes

Mistake: “Using *vuelvamos* instead of *volvamos*.”

Correction: The verb *volver* changes 'o' to 'ue' in most present forms (vuelvo, vuelves), but the 'we' form (*nosotros*) keeps the original 'o': *volvamos*.

Choosing Between 'Regresamos' and 'Regresemos'

Learners often confuse 'regresamos' and 'regresemos'. Remember that 'regresamos' is the present indicative form used for statements or informal suggestions, while 'regresemos' is the present subjunctive, used for more direct commands or suggestions where you are proposing an action for the group.

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