regresar

Senses

1. 1.

   to return, to go back

   to come or go back to a place or starting point

2. 2.

   to come back, to return home

   to arrive back after being away

3. 3.

   to return (something), to give back

   to bring or send something back to its owner or place of origin

Examples

• "Regresaré a casa mañana."

  I will return home tomorrow.

• "¿Cuándo regresan ustedes del viaje?"

  When are you coming back from the trip?

• "Necesito regresar este libro a la biblioteca."

  I need to return this book to the library.

Usage

Regresar is a common, neutral verb used in most Spanish-speaking regions. It is interchangeable with "volver" in most contexts, though "regresar" is slightly more transitive when used with objects. Often used with prepositions like "a" (to), "de" (from), or "en" (in/by).