Volviese (en. Came back)

/bolˈβjese/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To return to a place after being absent.
If I returned home, I would feel better.
Si volviese a casa, me sentiría mejor.
To repeat an action or state.
If I went back to studying, I would get better grades.
Si volviese a estudiar, obtendría mejores notas.
To change one's mind or decision.
If I retraced my steps, I wouldn't have made that decision.
Si volviese sobre mis pasos, no habría tomado esa decisión.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to start over
to start anew.
volver a empezar
if I were to be born again
in a context of reflection on life.
si volviese a nacer
going back to the same thing
to return to a previously discussed topic or situation.
volver a lo mismo

Related Words

return
To return to a place.
volver
return
To return to a starting point.
retornar
revert
To revert to a previous state.
reverter

Slang Meanings

To return from a party.
When I returned from the party, he told me all the adventures.
Cuando volviese de la fiesta, me contó todas las aventuras.
Reunion with friends.
After a few years, if I were to meet them again, it would be great.
Después de unos años, si volviese a encontrarlos, sería genial.