volver a consultar
/bolbeɾ a konsultaɾ/from spelling rules
To check back in Spanish is to say volver a consultar.
The phrase is used when suggesting that someone look for new information or updates about something at a later time. Depending on the context, such as checking a document or a website, you might also use the alternative volver a revisar.
What does it mean word for word?
volver a consultar literally means "to return to consult". It is composed of the verb volver (to return), the preposition a (to) and the infinitive consultar (to consult).
Which one should you use?
volver a revisar is a common alternative used in more casual or technical contexts, such as when checking a document or a website. For much more informal situations, you can use echar un vistazo más tarde (to take a look later) or Pasar por aquí más tarde (to come by here later).
How does it change in a sentence?
The construction volver a + infinitive is used to express the repetition of an action, which means "to do [verb] again."
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbeɾ a konsultaɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb volver in volver a consultar is etymologically related to the English word 'evolve', as both stem from the Latin 'volvere' meaning 'to roll'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to tell someone to 'check back' regarding a person's availability, you might say volver a preguntar (to ask again) instead of using a word for 'consulting' or 'checking'.
- While consultar is used for checking information, using revisar can imply a more critical correction or a search for errors.
Examples in context
- Por favor, vuelva a consultar mañana para obtener más detalles.Please check back tomorrow to get more details.
- Por favor, regrese más tarde para obtener la información solicitada.Please come back later to obtain the requested information.
- Debes volver a consultar la web mañana.You should check back on the website tomorrow.
- Voy a volver a consultar mi correo más tarde.I am going to check back my email later.
- Es mejor volver a consultar los resultados después.It is better to check back the results later.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are checking the availability of a flight.
- DanielNo hay asientos libres para este vuelo, Elena.There are no free seats for this flight, Elena.
- ElenaQuizás alguien cancele su reserva hoy.Maybe someone will cancel their reservation today.
- DanielEntonces voy a volver a consultar el sitio web.Then I am going to check back on the website.
- ElenaSí, Daniel, hazlo en unas horas.Yes, Daniel, do it in a few hours.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, consultar, volver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
