volver
Stem-Changing & Irregular Participle Level A1 ⭐ #16 Most CommonEnglish translation: to return / to come back
Presente (Present)
Returning currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | vuelvo | |
| tú | vuelves | |
| él/ella | vuelve | |
| nosotros | volvemos | |
| vosotros | volvéis | |
| ellos/ellas | vuelven |
- Vuelvo a casa a las siete de la tarde. — I return home at seven in the evening.
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Frequently Asked Questions: VOLVER
Is "volver" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"volver" is classified as a Stem-Changing & Irregular Participle verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "o -> ue in present (vuelvo) / vuelto in participle". Diphthongizing o -> ue. Past participle is irregular: 'vuelto', never *volvido. Use 'volver a + infinitive' to mean 'to do something again' (e.g. 'Vuelvo a leer').
What does "volver" mean in English? ▾
In English, "volver" translates primarily to "to return / to come back". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "volver"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "He volvido de mis vacaciones." instead of "He vuelto de mis vacaciones.". Why? The past participle of volver is irregular: 'vuelto'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "volver"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Volver a empezar" which means "To start over / begin again" (e.g. "Tuvimos que volver a empezar de cero.").
How can I practice and memorize "volver" conjugations? ▾
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