segunda visita
/seɡunda bisita/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'return visit' is translated into Spanish as segunda visita.
A return visit refers to a second visit to a person or place that someone has already visited before. You can also use the verb phrase regresar a visitar to express the intention of returning for another visit.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter visita de regreso or visita posterior in specific contexts. Visita posterior is a formal way to imply a subsequent or subsequent time visit.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of a segunda visita is tied to the social rule of 'reciprocity'. If you are invited to someone's home, it is often expected that you eventually invite them back to your own home as a return visit.
- If you are returning to see a close friend, using the verb visitar can actually sound too formal, almost like a tourist visiting a monument. Using ir a ver makes the return visit sound more natural and personal.
- The noun visita can refer to the person being visited, not just the act of visiting. If you say someone is 'una visita', you are identifying them as a guest.
Examples in context
- Estaría encantado de realizar una segunda visita para conocer más sobre su organizaciónI would be delighted to make a second visit to learn more about your organization
- Me gustaría regresar a visitar este lugar en el futuroI would like to come back and visit this place in the future
- La segunda visita al museo fue increíble.The second visit to the museum was incredible.
- Espero que nuestra segunda visita sea pronto.I hope our return visit is soon.
- Planeamos una segunda visita a la ciudad.We are planning a return visit to the city.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a city they both know.
- AlejandroElena, ¿cuándo vuelves a Madrid?Elena, when are you returning to Madrid?
- ElenaIré el próximo mes para mi segunda visita.I will go next month for my second visit.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! ¿Vas a visitar a tu familia?That's great! Are you going to visit your family?
- ElenaSí, quiero aprovechar mi segunda visita.Yes, I want to make the most of my second visit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
