The difference between '' volver '' and '' regresar '' . Thank you :)

Question

Can anybody explain me what's the difference between ''volver'' and ''regresar'' ? Thank you

Answer 1

Volver and regresar both can mean to return or go back so you can use either.

It may be that one verb is more commonly used in Spain eg Volver and the other eg regresar is prefered in Latin (South)America but I am not sure about such regional preferences...I think they are more or less interchangeable

Volver (vi) = to return, to go back

Regresar (vi) = to return, to go back, to regress

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Volverse (v pron) = to turn/ turn around

I hope this helps

I liked your answer, too! - bandit51jd, Mar 28, 2011

Thanks, Bandit - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

Good answer, I was just wondering about the same question - scottdoherty, Mar 28, 2011

Thanks Scott :) - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

Answer 2

Really basic here, you can find both in the translator or the dictionary for more info on these two.

"volver "to turn around ,turn back ,return

"regresar" to return

Error here, I mixed ¨volver with voltear (fixed it ) correctly this time I hope.

Paco volver = to return not turn volverse = to turn/turn around :) - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

My error Feliz - pacofinkler, Mar 28, 2011

Don't worry Paco we all make mistakes :) - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

Great Pacoyou have improved your Post :) - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

Answer 3

Also, "volver" is a stem changing verb, the o to ue. Some beginning students find it easier to congugate "regresar", because it is a regular verb.

Good point, bandit :) - FELIZ77, Mar 28, 2011

But I like stem-changing verbs. Vuelvo sounds nice. - pesta, Mar 28, 2011

Answer 4

Volver + a + infinative means to return or take up doing something that you have done before e.g. Vuelvo a venir a la clase en my bicicleta. I have started to come to the class on my bike again, vuelvo a fumar. I have started smoking again, on its own it can mean to come back i.e. Vuelvo en cinco minutos. I will be back in five minutes.

en my bicicleta - samdie, Mar 28, 2011