Devuelven (en. Return)

[deˈβwelβen]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To restore something that has been received.
They return the book to the library.
Ellos devuelven el libro a la biblioteca.
To revert a state to its previous condition.
If you don't like the product, they return it without any problem.
Si no te gusta el producto, lo devuelven sin problema.
To express a feeling or action in response to someone.
They return the affection that is given to them.
Ellos devuelven el cariño que se les da.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'devolvere', which means 'to return' or 'to give back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they return favors
To do a favor in return for another favor received.
devuelven los favores
those who return on time
It refers to those who fulfill the responsibility of returning something within the agreed time.
los que devuelven a tiempo
they return the gaze
When someone responds to another person's gaze.
devuelven la mirada

Related Words

return
The act of returning something.
devolución
to return
The action of restoring an object or favor.
devolver
reimbursement
Reimbursement of money that has been paid.
reembolso

Slang Meanings

To make things clear.
If he doesn't like it, let him return it, period.
Si no le gusta, que lo devuelvan y punto.
To redo things by mistake.
If we are not happy, they also return them.
Si no estamos contentos, también los devuelven.