How to Say "may return" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “may return” is “vuelva” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que mi hermano vuelva a tiempo para la cena.
I hope my brother comes back in time for dinner.
No creo que la situación vuelva a ser la misma.
I don't think the situation will be the same again.
Quizás vuelva a llover esta tarde.
Maybe it will rain again this afternoon.
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.
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.
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