I would return

volvería

devolvía

I would return(ay wood rih-tuhrn)

phrase

1. (I would go back; used to express a hypothetical action)

a. volvería

I would return to Vienna if I could, but my situation is complicated.

Volvería a Viena si pudiera, pero mi situación es complicada.

b. regresaría

If it were you, I would return to the hotel and ask if your passport has turned up there.

Yo que tú, regresaría al hotel para preguntar si ha aparecido tu pasaporte allá.

2. (I used to go back; used to express a habitual action in the past)

a. volvía

I would return to the places we used to visit with the hope of running into you.

Volvía a los lugares que frecuentábamos con la esperanza de encontrarme contigo.

b. regresaba

I would return to the same fishing spot every summer, but I never saw any sign of the fish that got away.

Regresaba al mismo lugar de pesca cada verano, pero no veía ninguna señal del pez que se me escapó.

3. (I would bring back; used to express a hypothetical action)

a. devolvería

I would return that book to the library, or they're going to give you a fine.

Devolvería ese libro a la biblioteca, o te van a poner una multa.

b. regresaría

I would return that album to Gary now so that you don't forget.

Le regresaría ese álbum a Gary ahora para que no se te olvide.

4. (I used to bring back; used to express a habitual action in the past)

a. devolvía

When I took books out of the library, I would read them, and then I would return them on time.

Cuando sacaba libros de la biblioteca, los leía y los devolvía a tiempo.

b. regresaba

Whenever I would return a movie to the store, I would rent another.

Siempre que regresaba una película a la tienda, alquilaba otra.