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    Devuelto (en. Returned)

    /deˈβwuelto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has returned or has been returned to its previous place or state.
    The book was returned to the library after two weeks.
    El libro fue devuelto a la biblioteca después de dos semanas.
    That has been restored, as in the case of money or an item.
    The returned money was credited to his account.
    El dinero devuelto se acreditó a su cuenta.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the past participle of the verb 'devolver', which derives from the Latin 'devolvere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    return the call
    Recontacting someone who has tried to communicate.
    devolver la llamada
    return a favor
    Doing something kind in response to a previous kind act.
    devolver un favor
    returned to nature
    Restoring something to its original state in nature.
    devuelto a la naturaleza

    Related Words

    return
    Action of returning something to its owner.
    devolver
    return
    Act of returning something.
    devolución
    refund
    Return of a sum of money.
    reembolso

    Slang Meanings

    Return a borrowed object.
    That jacket you returned to me was very well cared for.
    Esa chaqueta que me devolviste estaba muy bien cuidada.
    Return to a place after having been absent.
    I got home and it was time for me to be returned.
    Volví a casa y ya era hora de que me devolvieran.