Retorno (en. Return)

/reˈtoɾ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of going back to a place of origin.
The return home after the holidays was very emotional.
El retorno a casa después de las vacaciones fue muy emotivo.
Return of a person or thing to its place of origin.
The return of the emigrants was celebrated by their families.
El retorno de los emigrantes fue celebrado por sus familias.
Reaction or response in a specific context.
The return on investment was greater than expected.
El retorno de la inversión fue mayor de lo esperado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'retornare', which means 'to return'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

return to the origin
Return to an initial state or place.
retorno al origen
safe return
Return without inconveniences or risks.
retorno seguro
seek the return
Trying to return to a previous situation.
buscar el retorno

Related Words

vuelta
Action of going back to a starting point.
vuelta
regreso
Act of returning to a place where one had been previously.
regreso
restitución
Action of returning something to its place or owner.
restitución

Slang Meanings

Return of a person to their hometown.
After years abroad, his return was highly anticipated by everyone.
Después de años en el extranjero, su retorno fue algo muy esperado por todos.
Return to an emotional or psychological state.
His return to joy was evident after therapy.
Su retorno a la alegría fue evidente después de la terapia.