regresa aquí
/reɡɾesa aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come back here" is translated into Spanish as regresa aquí.
This phrase is a command telling someone to return to the speaker's current location.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, an informal variation you may encounter is regresa para acá.
How does it change in a sentence?
Spanish uses different imperative forms based on the level of formality and the number of people being addressed. Use regresa aquí or vuelve aquí for the informal second person singular (tú), which is used for someone you know well or a child. Use regrese aquí or vuelva aquí for the formal second person singular (usted) to show respect or distance. Use regresen aquí or vuelvan aquí when commanding more than one person.
Did you know?
- Spanish distinguishes between aquí and acá, though both translate to 'here'. Aquí usually refers to a precise point, while acá refers to a more general area.
- The word vuelve comes from the verb volver, which shares a root with the English word 'revolve', describing a circular or returning motion.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a command like regresa aquí might be accompanied by a beckoning gesture where the palm faces up and the fingers curl inward.
Examples in context
- Vuelve aquí, Ana. Necesito hablar contigo.Come back here, Ana. I need to talk to you.
- Vuelva acá, por favor, Sr. García. Tenemos unos documentos importantes que requieren su firma.Come back here, please, Mr. García. We have some important documents that require your signature.
- Regresa para acá, María. No podemos saltar al río sin cuidado.Come back here, María. We can't just jump into the river without caution.
- ¡Regresa aquí ahora mismo!Come back here right now!
- Regresa aquí si quieres hablar conmigo.Come back here if you want to talk to me.
- Por favor, regresa aquí.Please, come back here.
Example conversation
Elena is calling Javier back to the house.
- Elena¡Javier, regresa aquí!Javier, come back here!
- Javier¿Qué pasó, Elena?What happened, Elena?
- ElenaOlvidaste tu teléfono.You forgot your phone.
- JavierYa voy regresando.I'm coming back now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
