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"Volver" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to return", and "volverse loco" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to go crazy". Learn more about the difference between "volver" and "volverse loco" below.
volver(
bohl
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behr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to be back)
a. to return
Vuelve con el recibo si quieres un crédito en la tienda.Return with the receipt if you want store credit.
c. to go back
Solo llevo una semana de vuelta pero ya quiero volver a España.I've only been back a week and I already want to go back to Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Tengo que volver a limpiarlo todo!I have to clean everything again!
Volverá a llover este fin de semana.It will rain again this weekend.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to swivel)
volverse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to be back)
a. to return
Se volvió a España porque no encontró trabajo acá.He returned to Spain because he couldn't find a job here.
b. to come back
Vuélvanse antes de que los agarre la tormenta.Come back before you get caught in the storm.
c. to go back
Me tuve que volver temprano para sacar al perro.I had to go back early to take the dog out.
a. to turn around
Me volví para enfrentar a los que me estaban insultando.I turned around to face those who were insulting me.
volverse loco(
bohl
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behr
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seh
loh
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koh
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to go crazy
Cuentan que se volvió loco viviendo solo en una choza en la montaña.They say he went crazy after living alone in a cabin in the mountains.
b. to go mad
Yo me volvería loca si tuviera que lidiar con tantos niños todos los días.I'd go mad if I had to deal with so many children every day.
c. to go insane
Me voy a volver loca si no salgo de casa y me da el aire.I'm going to go insane if I don't get out of the house and get some fresh air.
a. to go crazy
Los fans se volvieron locos al oír los primeros acordes de su canción favorita.The fans went crazy when they heard the first chords of their favorite tune.
b. to go mad
Carolina hizo un triple y un doble áxel seguidos. El público se volvía loco.Carolina did a triple axel followed by a double axel. The crowd was going mad.
