Regresar (en. Go back)
/reɡreˈsar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To go back to a place where one has been previously.
After the holidays, I decided to return to my hometown.
Después de las vacaciones, decidí regresar a mi ciudad natal.
To return something to its owner or a specific place.
I am going to return the book to the library tomorrow.
Voy a regresar el libro a la biblioteca mañana.
To return to a previous state or situation.
The patient has managed to return to his normal state of health.
El paciente ha logrado regresar a su estado de salud normal.
Etymology
From Latin 'regressare', which means to go back.
Common Phrases and Expressions
return home
To go back home.
regresar a casa
return from a trip
To come back after a trip.
regresar de viaje
return the favor
To do something in exchange for a favor received.
regresar el favor
Related Words
return
The act of going back to a place.
regreso
return
The return to a previous place.
retorno
refund
The act of returning something.
devolución
Slang Meanings
To go back to a place after having been away for a while.
I am going to return to the neighborhood after years.
Voy a regresar al barrio después de años.
To do something again after having stopped.
I decided to return to my studies.
Decidí regresar a mis estudios.