Regresarlo (en. Return it)

/reɡɾeˈsaɾlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To return something that had been lent.
It is necessary to return it before the deadline.
Es necesario regresarlo antes de la fecha límite.
To return to a previous place or situation.
After the party, we decided to return him to his house.
Después de la fiesta, decidimos regresarlo a su casa.
To deliver something that has been acquired or used.
I must return it to the library before it closes.
Debo regresarlo a la biblioteca antes de que cierre.

Etymology

Comprised of the prefix 're-' which indicates repetition, and 'gressar', which comes from the Latin 'gressare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

return it to its place
To return an object to where it belongs.
regresarlo a su lugar
return it to the store
To take a product that is not wanted back to the establishment.
regresarlo a la tienda

Related Words

return
Action of returning something.
devolución
regression
Return to a previous state or situation.
regresión

Slang Meanings

To return something quickly.
I’m going to return it now; I don’t want to forget it.
Voy a regresarlo ya; no quiero que se me olvide.
To return an object informally.
I’m just going to return it after using it.
Solo voy a regresarlo después de usarlo.