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    Devolver (en. Return)

    /deβolˈβeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Give something back to the one who had it.
    I am going to return the book to the library.
    Voy a devolver el libro a la biblioteca.
    Restore someone to their previous state or function.
    The treatment restored his health.
    El tratamiento devolvió su salud.
    Return a lost object.
    She returned the wallet she found on the street.
    Ella devolvió la cartera que encontró en la calle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'devolvere', which means 'to turn back' or 'to restore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    return the favor
    Compensate for a kind action done previously.
    devolver el favor
    return the call
    Call someone back who had called you.
    devolver la llamada
    return the money
    Refund the money that has been received.
    devolver el dinero

    Related Words

    devolutivo
    Having the function of returning.
    devolutivo
    devolución
    Action of returning.
    devolución
    devolutiva
    Implying the return.
    devolutiva

    Slang Meanings

    Give it back to me
    When I finished using your computer, I will return it to you; give it back to me.
    Cuando terminé de usar tu computadora, te la devuelvo; regrésamelo.
    Pass it back to me
    When you can, pass it back to me.
    Cuando puedas, pásamelo de vuelta.