volveré
/bolbeɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will be back" is translated into Spanish as volveré.
The phrase is used to state your intention to return to your current location.
Which one should you use?
While volveré specifically implies the act of returning to a place, the phrase estaré de vuelta is a more literal translation of "I will be back" (meaning "I will be in a state of having returned").
How does it change in a sentence?
Volveré is the first-person singular future indicative of the verb volver. If you want to say "they will be back", use the third-person plural form volverán.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbeɾe/
Did you know?
- The word volver shares a root with the English word 'revolve'. Both come from the Latin volvere, meaning 'to roll' or 'to turn'.
- In Spain, a person might say vuelvo en un santiamén to mean they will be back in a heartbeat, referring to the 'instant' a saint performs a miracle.
- Using the future tense volveré in a dramatic tone can sound like a cinematic vow of revenge, mimicking the style of dubbed movie villains in Spanish cinema.
Examples in context
- Volveré antes de la nueve.I will be back by nine.This sentence shows how to use volveré with a specific time.Tatoeba #1432496 by Ankio, translation #72281 by CC
- No sé cuándo volveré exactamente.I don't know exactly when I will be back.This sentence shows how to use volveré when the exact time is unknown.Tatoeba #1271489 by Silvestre, translation #66032 by adjusting
- Volveré pronto.I will be back soon.This sentence shows how to use volveré to indicate a quick return.Tatoeba #2489 by Shishir, translation #1284 by brauliobezerra
- Le agradezco por su tiempo. Volveré a contactarlo más tarde para resolver el asunto.I appreciate your time. I will be back to contact you later to resolve the matter.
- Me alegra haber visitado su empresa. Regresaré pronto con una propuesta detallada.I'm glad I visited your company. I will come back soon with a detailed proposal.
- Solo voy a buscar mi chaqueta. Vuelvo enseguida.I'm just going to get my jacket. I'll be right back.
- Me voy a comprar unas bebidas. ¿Te puedo traer algo? Ya vuelvo.I'm going to buy some drinks. Can I get you anything? I'll be back soon.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is leaving the house to go to the supermarket.
- JavierMe voy al supermercado, pero volveré pronto.I'm going to the supermarket, but I will be back soon.
- ElenaEstá bien, ten cuidado en la calle.Okay, be careful in the street.
- JavierNo te preocupes, volveré en un momento.Don't worry, I will be back in a moment.
- ElenaTe espero aquí en casa.I will wait for you here at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
