volver — Preterite (Pretérito)
to return / to come back
The preterite conjugation of volver (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #28). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | volví |
| tú | volviste |
| él/ella/Ud. | volvió |
| nosotros | volvimos |
| vosotros | volvisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | volvieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo volví.
Yesterday I return / to come back.
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