The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Devolver is used to give direct orders or instructions to return something, for example Devuélveme el libro. (Return the book to me.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘o’ in the stem changes to ‘ue’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Devolver (to return) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Devolver generally means to return or give back something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To return an object: for example, Devuélveme mi libro (Return my book to me).

To give back or repay: for example, Devuélveme el dinero que te presté (Give me back the money I lent you).

To respond or reply: for example, Devuélvele la llamada (Call them back).

To reflect or mirror: for example, Devuélveme una sonrisa (Give me a smile back).

To vomit (slang): for example, Devuelve todo lo que bebiste (Throw up everything you drank).

To retaliate or get revenge (rude): for example, Devuélvele el golpe (Hit them back).

Examples

Examples of Devolver in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Devuelve el libro a la biblioteca antes del viernes! (Return the book to the library before Friday!)

Por favor, devuelva la llave a la recepción cuando se vaya. (Please return the key to the front desk when you leave.)

Amigos, devolvamos los platos sucios a la cocina después de comer. (Friends, let’s return the dirty dishes to the kitchen after eating.)

Compañeros, devuelvan los materiales al almacén antes de irse. (Colleagues, return the materials to the storage room before leaving.)

Oye, devuelve mi chaqueta cuando puedas, ¿quieres? (Hey, return my jacket when you can, will you?)

Por favor, devuelva el formulario completado antes del próximo lunes. (Please return the completed form before next Monday.)

Mamá, devolvamos estos juguetes al cuarto de los niños antes de irnos. (Mom, let’s return these toys to the kids’ room before we leave.)

Estudiantes, devuelvan los libros prestados antes de las vacaciones. (Students, return the borrowed books before the holidays.)

Oye, no te olvides de devolver el control remoto a su lugar después de ver la tele. (Hey, don’t forget to return the remote control to its place after watching TV.)

Por favor, devuelva la ropa que no quiera a la tienda para un reembolso. (Please return any unwanted clothing to the store for a refund.)

Chicos, devolvamos estas sillas al salón de eventos después de la reunión. (Guys, let’s return these chairs to the event hall after the meeting.)

Compañeros, devuelvan los materiales de construcción al depósito cuando terminen el trabajo. (Colleagues, return the construction materials to the depot when you’re done with the job.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Devolver (to return) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.