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"Retorno" is a form of "retorno", a noun which is often translated as "return". "Siguiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "next". Learn more about the difference between "siguiente" and "retorno" below.
siguiente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (subsequent)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
el retorno(
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tohr
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (formal) (coming back)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. return
El retorno del grupo a Caracas emocionó mucho a los fans.The band's return to Caracas caused great excitement among the fans.
2. (formal) (giving back)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. return
Tenemos que pagar los gastos relacionados con el retorno del producto.We need to pay any expenses relating to the return of the product.
b. repayment
Todavía estoy esperando el retorno de mi dinero.I'm still waiting for the repayment of my money.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El retorno de los libros se puede hacer hasta las 7 pm.Books can be returned up till 7 pm.
Puedes hacer el retorno de la mercancía dentro de los siguientes 15 días.You can return goods within 15 days of purchase.
3. (technical) (finance)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. return
Es muy importante en los negocios calcular el retorno de la inversión.In business, it's very important to calculate the return on investment.
4. (place to turn around) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. turnaround (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Nos equivocamos de camino y tuvimos que buscar un retorno.We went the wrong way and had to look for a turnaround.
b. turning area (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hay un retorno a 500 metros.There's a turning area 500 meters ahead.
5. (action of turning around) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
