Volviera (en. Return)

/bolˈβjeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To return to a previous place or situation.

If I returned home, I could rest.

Si volviera a casa, podría descansar.

To repeat an action or a state.

If I were to have that opportunity again, I wouldn't waste it.

Si volviera a tener esa oportunidad, no la desaprovecharía.

To restore something to the state it was in.

He wished that time could be like it was before.

Él deseaba que el tiempo volviera a ser como antes.

From Latin 'volvere', which means to turn or return.

if I were to be born again

Expresses the desire for a new opportunity or a new life.

si volviera a nacer

may what left return

Desire for something lost to return.

que volviera lo que se fue

if time could go back

Expression that indicates the desire to revisit a previous moment.

si volviera el tiempo atrás

return

Infinitive of the verb meaning to return.

volver

turn

Action of going back or returning to a place.

vuelta

revolution

Drastic change that may involve returning to a previous state.

revolución

To return in the context of romantic relationships.

After a breakup, many people hope their ex would return.

Después de una ruptura, muchas personas esperan que su ex volviera.

To rework an idea or project.

I will reintroduce my proposal if I have a meeting again.

Voy a volver a plantear mi propuesta si volviera a tener una reunión.