vuelva pronto
/bwelba pɾonto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "please come again" is translated into Spanish as vuelva pronto.
vuelva pronto is a polite expression used by shopkeepers, waiters or hosts to encourage a customer or guest to return in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "return soon". vuelva is the formal imperative of volver (to return) and pronto means "soon".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to someone you know well or someone of a similar age in an informal setting, you can use the informal form vuelve pronto.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, the verb volver can be used in phrases that mean 'to turn' or 'to flip', such as volver la tortilla, which refers to changing a situation completely.
- In some Latin American countries, the phrase lo esperamos is used instead of vuelva pronto to imply a warmer and more proactive welcome.
- While pronto means 'soon' in this greeting, it can also be used as a standalone interjection meaning 'hurry up' when spoken to someone moving too slowly.
Examples in context
- Gracias por su compra, vuelva pronto.Thank you for your purchase, please come again.
- Fue un placer verle, vuelva pronto.It was a pleasure to see you, please come again.
- Adiós, vuelva pronto a nuestra tienda.Goodbye, please come again to our store.
Example conversation
Mateo is leaving a small boutique where Elena works.
- Elena¡Gracias por todo, Mateo!Thanks for everything, Mateo!
- MateoDe nada, Elena. Todo estuvo excelente.You're welcome, Elena. Everything was excellent.
- ElenaMuchas gracias, vuelva pronto.Thank you very much, please come again.
- MateoLo haré, hasta luego.I will, see you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
