How to Say "to refund" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to refund” is “devolver” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El banco nos devolvió el dinero de la comisión.
The bank refunded us the money for the commission.
Nunca podré devolverte el favor que me hiciste.
I will never be able to repay the favor you did for me.
Ella me devolvió la mirada con una sonrisa.
She returned my gaze with a smile (She smiled back at me).
Using Reflexive Pronouns
When used to mean 'to pay back' or 'to return something to oneself' (e.g., regaining energy), you might see it used as devolverse, though this is less common than the transitive use.
Using 'Pagar Atrás'
Mistake: “Translating 'to pay back' literally as *pagar atrás*.”
Correction: Use 'devolver el dinero' or 'reembolsar' for financial returns.
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