Volviose (en. He turned back)
/bolˈβi.o.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To pass again from one state to another or from one condition to another.
The situation became critical after the accident.
Se volviose la situación crítica tras el accidente.
To return to a place where one has been before.
She returned home after the party.
Ella volviose a su casa después de la fiesta.
To revert a previous action or decision.
The government reversed its decision to raise taxes.
El gobierno volviose sobre su decisión de aumentar los impuestos.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'volver', with a reflexive aspect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
returned home
Return home.
volviose a casa
became a myth
To become something legendary or widely known.
volviose un mito
the tables turned
To completely change the situation.
se volviose la tortilla
Related Words
return
To return to a place or state.
volver
return
To go back to the place of origin.
retornar
return
To go back to the starting point.
regresar
Slang Meanings
To return quickly to a place.
After the party, he returned in an instant.
Después de la fiesta, se volviose en un instante.
To return to a previous relationship or situation.
After arguing, he started dating her again.
Después de discutir, volviose de nuevo a salir con ella.