regreso a casa
/reɡɾeso a kasa/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "homecoming" is translated into Spanish as regreso a casa.
The phrase regreso a casa is used to describe the literal act of returning to one's residence. It is not used to describe the specific American tradition of a high school homecoming dance or event.
Meaning: the act of returning home (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of regreso (return) and a casa (to house/home).
Which one should you use?
A common synonym for this expression is vuelta a casa, which also means return home.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because regreso is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el when referring to "the homecoming" as el regreso a casa.
Did you know?
- The word regreso shares the same Latin root as the English word 'regress', though in Spanish it simply means 'return' without the negative implication of sliding backward.
- While regreso a casa describes a literal return, Spanish uses the word nostalgia to describe the emotional longing for home, a term that originally referred to a medical condition called 'homesickness'.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the concept of a 'homecoming' celebration might be referred to as a 'reencuentro', which emphasizes the emotional reunion of people rather than the movement toward a house.
Examples in context
- Su regreso a casa fue muy emocionante.His homecoming was very exciting.
- El regreso a casa de los soldados es importante.The homecoming of the soldiers is important.
- Esperamos con ansias tu regreso a casa.We look forward to your homecoming.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking on the phone about Daniel's travel plans.
- DanielSofía, estoy muy feliz por mi regreso a casa.Sofía, I am very happy about my homecoming.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno, Daniel! Te extrañamos mucho.That's great, Daniel! We missed you a lot.
- DanielMañana por fin estaré allí.Tomorrow I will finally be there.
- SofíaTe esperamos con una cena especial.We are waiting for you with a special dinner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homecoming” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
