Volvia (en. I was back)

/bolˈβi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To return to a place or situation.

I hope that he/she returns home soon.

Espero que volvia pronto a casa.

To return to a previous state.

I wish that he/she were happy again.

Deseo que volvia a ser feliz.

To make someone or something return.

I would like my old car to return.

Quisiera que volvia mi viejo coche.

The verb 'volver' comes from the Latin 'volvere', which means to turn or to go back.

look back

looking towards the past

volver la vista atrás

start over

starting anew

volver a empezar

not to return to

not returning to a previous state

no volver a

volver

verb that means to return

volver

vuelta

action of going back or returning

vuelta

revolver

action of turning something around

revolver

To return to a place after a prolonged absence.

After a year of traveling, he/she finally returned to his/her city.

Después de un año de viaje, finalmente volvia a su ciudad.

To return to a previously abandoned activity.

After a break, he/she returned to the gym.

Tras un tiempo de descanso, volvia al gimnasio.