volveremos
/bolbeɾemos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "we will be back" is translated into Spanish as volveremos.
volveremos is used to indicate that the speaker and others will return to a place or situation.
What does it mean word for word?
volveremos is a single conjugated form of the verb volver, which literally means "to return".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form volveremos is the first-person plural future indicative of the verb volver.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbeɾemos/
Did you know?
- The verb volver comes from the Latin volvere, meaning 'to roll'. This makes it a linguistic relative of the English words 'revolve' and 'evolve'.
- In some contexts, the root volver can be used in the phrase volver en sí, which means 'to regain consciousness' or 'to come to one's senses'.
- In Spanish, the word volver is used for returning to a place, while devolver is used specifically for returning an object, such as a book to a library.
Examples in context
- Volveremos por la noche.We will be back tonight.This sentence shows how to use volveremos to specify a time of return, such as at night.Tatoeba #2062772 by lazarus1907, translation #1738579 by belgavox
- Volveremos pronto.We will be back soon.
- Regresaremos en breve.We will return shortly.
- Volveremos en un momento.We will be back in a moment.
- Pronto regresaremos a atenderlos.We will soon return to assist you.
- Volvemos enseguida.We'll be back right away.
- Regresamos pronto.We'll be back soon.
- Ya venimos.We're coming back.
- Regresamos en un ratito.We'll be back in a little while.
- Ahora regresamos.We'll be back now.
- Volvemos en un toque.We'll be back in a bit.
- En un momento estamos de vuelta.We'll be back in a moment.
- Volveremos en unos minutosWe'll be back in a few minutes.
- Regresaremos mañana por la mañanaWe'll be back tomorrow morning.
- Volveremos pronto a este restaurante.We will be back to this restaurant soon.
- No te preocupes, volveremos mañana.Don't worry, we will be back tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are leaving a cafe but intend to return.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el café, Alejandro?Do you like the coffee, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, es excelente.Yes, it is excellent.
- LucíaPerfecto, volveremos la próxima semana.Perfect, we will be back next week.
- AlejandroYo también quiero volver.I want to come back too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
