volviendo
/bolbjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "coming back" is translated as volviendo.
The phrase is used to describe the act of returning to a place where one was before.
Which one should you use?
regresando is a common synonym for volviendo when expressing the act of returning.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The verb retornar is more commonly used in Latin America. In Mexico, the reflexive form regresarse is commonly used instead of volver or regresar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gerund volviendo (coming back) is derived from the verb volver. The verb volver must be conjugated to match the subject of the sentence. The verb volver is a stem-changing verb where the o changes to ue in most present tense forms, including vuelvo, vuelves, vuelve, volvemos, volvéis and vuelven.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbjendo/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific phrase volver en sí, which means 'to come to' or 'regain consciousness'. It literally translates to 'returning into oneself'.
- While volver means 'coming back', it is also the root of the word revolución. Both share the Latin root for 'turning' or 'rolling back'.
- The verb volver is used in the expression volver loco a alguien, which translates to 'driving someone crazy' rather than 'returning crazy'.
Examples in context
- Ellas están volviendo.They're coming back.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of volviendo.Tatoeba #5607216 by Omnivoro, translation #2243606 by CK
- Debo regresar a la reunión mañana.I must come back to the meeting tomorrow.
- El profesor regresó a la universidad después de su viaje.The professor came back to the university after his trip.
- Voy a volver a casa después del trabajo.I'm going back home after work.
- ¿Cuándo regresas del viaje?When are you coming back from your trip?
- Después de pensarlo, decidió volver atrás y no aceptar el trabajo.After thinking about it, he decided to come back and not take the job.
- No quiero volver atrás en mis decisiones.I don't want to go back on my decisions.
- Después de la fiesta, retorné a mi casa para descansar.After the party, I returned to my house to rest.
- ¿Cuándo piensas retornar a tu país de origen?When do you plan to return to your country of origin?
- ¿Cuándo se va a regresar de su viaje por Europa?When is he coming back from his trip to Europe?
- Estoy volviendo a casa ahora.I am coming back home now.
- Juan está volviendo a la oficina.Juan is coming back to the office.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking on the phone.
- Mateo¿Dónde estás, María?Where are you, María?
- MaríaEstoy volviendo a la oficina.I am coming back to the office.
- Mateo¿Llegas pronto?Are you arriving soon?
- MaríaSí, llego en cinco minutos.Yes, I'll be there in five minutes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
