Volvimos (en. We returned)
/bolˈbimos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To return to a place after having been away.
We returned home after a wonderful vacation.
Volvimos a casa tras unas vacaciones maravillosas.
To revert to a previous state or situation.
After many discussions, we finally returned to our normal routine.
Después de muchas discusiones, finalmente volvimos a nuestra rutina habitual.
To resume an activity.
We returned to work after lunch.
Volvimos a trabajar tras el almuerzo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'volvĕre', which means 'to turn' or 'to roll over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
We started again
Restarting an activity that had been interrupted.
volvimos a empezar
When we returned
Referring to a moment when one returned to a specific place.
cuando volvimos
Related Words
to return
To return to a place.
volver
turn
The action of returning.
vuelta
return
The action of going back to a previous state.
retorno
Slang Meanings
To return to a place with joy.
After a year abroad, we returned eager to celebrate.
Después de un año en el extranjero, volvimos con ganas de celebrar.
To reconnect with someone or something from the past.
After years without speaking, we finally got in touch again.
Después de años sin hablar, finalmente volvimos a tener contacto.