volver corriendo
/bolbeɾ korjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "run back" is translated into Spanish as volver corriendo.
To return to a place by running.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb volver (to return) and the gerund corriendo (running).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb volver must be conjugated to match the subject, while corriendo remains in its gerund form. For example, vuelvo corriendo means "I run back" and volvió corriendo means "he/she ran back" using the preterite tense.
Did you know?
- While volver corriendo describes the act of running back, the phrase volver en sí describes someone regaining consciousness.
- The verb volver shares an ancient root with English words like 'evolve' and 'revolve', as all these terms describe a turning or rolling motion.
- Using the verb volver as an auxiliary verb, such as vuelvo a correr, means to do the action again rather than returning to a place.
Examples in context
- Si ves algo sospechoso, vuelve corriendo a casa.If you see something suspicious, run back home.
- Tuve que volver corriendo a la oficina.I had to run back to the office.
- Ella va a volver corriendo si llegamos tarde.She is going to run back if we are late.
- No quiero volver corriendo bajo la lluvia.I don't want to run back in the rain.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a park and Daniel realizes he left his keys.
- Daniel¡Ay no! Olvidé mis llaves en el coche.Oh no! I forgot my keys in the car.
- Lucía¿Quieres volver corriendo para buscarlas?Do you want to run back to look for them?
- DanielSí, tendré que volver corriendo ahora mismo.Yes, I will have to run back right now.
- LucíaEstá bien, Daniel, te espero aquí.It is okay, Daniel, I will wait for you here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
