ya vuelvo
/ʝa bwelbo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'brb' (be right back) can be expressed in Spanish as ya vuelvo.
This phrase is used to inform someone that you are stepping away but will return shortly.
Did you know?
- The word ya is a cognate of the French word déjà, as seen in the common English phrase 'déjà vu'.
- In spoken Spanish, saying ya vuelvo while physically walking away is often accompanied by a small hand gesture, like a wave or a finger pointed upward, to signal a temporary absence.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are stepping away for a very long time, you might say me retiro instead, which sounds more formal and permanent than a quick 'brb'.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, vuelvo en un momentoExcuse me, I'll be back in a moment.
- Permítame un instante, por favorAllow me a moment, please.
- Disculpen, regreso enseguidaExcuse me, I'll be right back.
- Ahora vuelvoI'll be back in a moment.
- Ya regresoI'll be right back.
- Un momento, regresoOne moment, I'll be back.
- Ya vuelvo, no tardo nada.I'll be right back, I won't be long.
- Tengo que ir al baño, ya vuelvo.I have to go to the bathroom, brb.
- Ya vuelvo con la comida.I'll be right back with the food.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are chatting on a messaging app.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿estás ahí?Sofía, are you there?
- SofíaSí, pero ya vuelvo, tengo una llamada.Yes, but brb, I have a call.
- AlejandroVale, te espero.Okay, I'll wait for you.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
