siempre regreso
/sjempɾe ɾeɡɾeso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I always come back" is translated into Spanish as siempre regreso.
siempre regreso is a statement used to say that someone consistently returns to a specific place or situation. You can also use the alternative phrase Siempre vuelvo atrás to express a similar sentiment, or Siempre regreso una y otra vez and Siempre regreso sin falta to convey the idea of always returning.
Which one should you use?
While siempre regreso is common, siempre vuelvo is a frequent synonym using the verb volver to express the same idea of returning.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase siempre regreso, the word regreso is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb regresar.
How do you pronounce it?
/sjempɾe ɾeɡɾeso/
Did you know?
- The word siempre comes from the Latin 'semper', which is also the root of the English word 'sempiternal', meaning everlasting.
- The verb volver is often used instead of regresar in Spain, whereas regresar is more prevalent in Latin American Spanish.
- The word regreso can also function as a noun meaning 'the act of returning', allowing it to be used in phrases like a mi regreso to mean 'upon my return'.
Examples in context
- Cuando visito su país, siempre regreso para experimentar su rica cultura.When I visit your country, I always come back to experience its rich culture.
- En cada viaje de negocios, siempre vuelvo a su compañía debido a su excelente servicio.On every business trip, I always come back to your company because of your excellent service.
- Me encanta viajar, pero siempre regreso a mi hogar.I love to travel, but I always come back home.
- Mis amigos saben que siempre vuelvo a la playa durante el verano.My friends know that I always come back to the beach during the summer.
- Siempre siempre regreso, porque este lugar tiene un pedacito de mi corazón.I always, always come back because this place has a piece of my heart.
- Siempre regreso a este café.I always come back to this cafe.
- Aunque me vaya, siempre regreso.Even if I leave, I always come back.
- Siempre regreso a casa tarde.I always come back home late.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking at a local park.
- MaríaEste parque es muy bonito.This park is very beautiful.
- AlejandroEs cierto, por eso siempre regreso aquí.It's true, that's why I always come back here.
- MaríaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
- AlejandroEntonces, nos vemos la próxima semana.Then, see you next week.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries regreso, siempre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
