vuelve pronto
/bwelbe pɾonto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come back soon" is translated into Spanish as vuelve pronto.
This phrase is a friendly way to tell someone that you hope they return in a short amount of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb volver (to return) and the adverb pronto (soon).
Which one should you use?
While vuelve pronto is the informal version used with friends, family or people you know well, vuelva pronto is the formal version. Other variations include regresa pronto for informal use and regrese pronto for formal use.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase in a formal context or when addressing someone with usted, change vuelve to vuelva. If you are telling a group of people to come back soon, use the plural form vuelvan pronto.
Did you know?
- While vuelve pronto is common, you may hear people say no te pierdas, which literally means 'do not lose yourself' but is used to mean 'don't be a stranger'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a guest might respond to vuelve pronto with si Dios quiere, meaning 'if God wills it', acknowledging that future plans are not entirely in their control.
- The verb volver in vuelve pronto can also mean 'to turn' or 'to flip', which is why the same word is used when talking about turning a page or flipping a pancake.
Examples in context
- Diviértete y vuelve pronto.Have fun and come back soon.This sentence shows how to use vuelve pronto in a wish for someone to have fun.Tatoeba #1211079 by marcelostockle, translation #1210904 by DJ_Saidez
- Vuelve pronto.Come back soon.This sentence is a direct way to say vuelve pronto.Tatoeba #1602652 by Shishir, translation #52118 by brauliobezerra
- ¡Vuelve pronto y cuídate mucho!Come back soon and take care!
- Vuelve pronto a casa.Come back home soon.
Example conversation
Elena is leaving the cafe to run an errand and says goodbye to Daniel.
- Daniel¡Que te vaya bien, Elena!I hope everything goes well for you, Elena!
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Nos vemos luego.Thanks, Daniel. See you later.
- DanielVuelve pronto, ¿vale?Come back soon, okay?
- ElenaSí, lo haré. ¡Adiós!Yes, I will. Bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
