volveré
/bolbeɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will return" is translated into Spanish as volveré.
volveré is used as a statement to say that you will come back to a place. For more casual or immediate intentions, there are other common expressions: vuelvo enseguida can be used to say "I will be back in a second", Regreso pronto is an informal way to say "I'll be back soon" and Ya vuelvo is a friendly way to say "I'll be right back".
Which one should you use?
While volveré expresses a definite future intention, the form volvería would express the conditional "I would return".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form volveré is the first-person singular future indicative of the verb volver. When you are expressing a return to a specific place, the verb volveré is typically followed by the preposition a, as in volveré a…
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbeɾe/
Did you know?
- The verb volver is used in the expression volver loco, which means 'to drive someone crazy' rather than to physically return them to a state of madness.
- The word volver shares an ancient root with the English word 'revolve', as both describe the act of turning or circling back.
- The verb volver is often used in the phrase volver en sí, which means 'to regain consciousness' or 'to come to'.
Examples in context
- Mañana volveré a Japón.Tomorrow I will return to Japan.This sentence shows how to use volveré with a destination.Tatoeba #2679807 by Shishir, translation #2681651 by iainmb93
- Volveré a la casa antes de que oscurezca.I will return to the house before dark.This sentence uses volveré to indicate a return to a location before a certain time.Tatoeba #13462332 by Seael, translation #28434 by Dejo
- Si no encuentro trabajo en Boston en 6 meses, volveré a Chicago.If I fail to find a new job in Boston within 6 months, I will return to Chicago.This sentence demonstrates using volveré within a conditional context regarding a return to a city.Tatoeba #4946511 by Lyonita, translation #4945866 by DostKaplan
- Volveré pronto para continuar nuestras negociaciones.I will return soon to continue our negotiations.
- Agradezco la invitación y regresaré en un futuro cercano.I appreciate the invitation and will return in the near future.
- Quería agradecerles por su hospitalidad. Voy a volver en otra ocasión.I wanted to thank you for your hospitality, I am going to return on another occasion.
- No te preocupes, vuelvo enseguida.Don't worry, I will be back in a second.
- Me olvidé mi billetera en casa. Regreso pronto.I forgot my wallet at home, I'll be back soon.
- Voy a comprar el periódico. Ya vuelvo.I am going to buy the newspaper, I'll be right back.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is leaving the office for a quick lunch break.
- JavierMe voy a almorzar, pero volveré pronto.I'm going to lunch, but I will return soon.
- MaríaEstá bien, Javier. Nos vemos luego.That's fine, Javier. See you later.
- JavierSí, volveré en una hora.Yes, I will return in one hour.
- MaríaPerfecto, María te espera aquí.Perfect, María is waiting for you here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
