Devolvemos (en. We return)

/de.βol.βe.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To restore something to its rightful owner.
We return the books to the library after using them.
Devolvemos los libros a la biblioteca después de usarlos.
To hand back an object that has been borrowed.
We always return things in the same condition we took them.
Siempre devolvemos las cosas en el mismo estado en que las tomamos.
To return something that has been purchased and is unwanted.
If the product doesn't work, we return it to the seller.
Si el producto no funciona, lo devolvemos al vendedor.

Etymology

From Latin 'devolvere', which means 'to roll back, to return'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we return what we borrowed
we hand back something that has been borrowed.
devolvemos lo prestado
we return the favor
we do something in exchange for what someone did for us.
devolvemos el favor

Related Words

devolutivo
Relating to the act of returning.
devolutivo
devolución
The act of returning something.
devolución

Slang Meanings

To return something that does not belong to you.
If you don't like it, we just return the purchase.
Si no te gusta, simplemente devolvemos la compra.
To hand back something that has been taken.
After the party, we return the chairs.
Después de la fiesta, devolvemos las sillas.