Vuelves (en. You come back)

[ˈbwelβes]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To return to a place.
When you come back from vacation, everything feels different.
Cuando vuelves de las vacaciones, todo se siente diferente.
To repeat an action.
If you start over, you will be more successful.
Si vuelves a empezar, tendrás más éxito.
To change opinion or attitude.
If you think about it again, you might agree.
Si vuelves a pensarlo, quizás estés de acuerdo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

When will you return?
A question asked to know when someone will return.
¿Cuándo vuelves?
You fall again.
It refers to repeating a mistake.
Vuelves a caer
Don't do that again.
Advice or warning not to repeat an action.
No vuelvas a hacer eso

Related Words

return
Return is the verb in its infinitive form, which means to go back.
volver
turn
The noun that refers to the act of returning.
vuelta
revive
It means to relive an experience or emotion.
revivir

Slang Meanings

You return to the party.
After a break, you come back to the party with more energy.
Después de una pausa, vuelves a la fiesta con más energía.
You do the same thing again.
Whenever you get angry, you do the same thing again.
Siempre que te enojas, vuelves a hacer lo mismo.