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“Devolver” (to return) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Devolver”

The Present Tense of Devolver is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Devuelvo el libro a la biblioteca. (I return the book to the library.)

Devolver is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from o to ue in some conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs.

How to Use Devolver in the Present Tense

Devolver generally means to return or give back something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To return an object: For example, Devuelvo el libro a la biblioteca. (I return the book to the library.)

To give back or repay: For example, Devuelvo el dinero que me prestaste. (I give back the money you lent me.)

To respond or reply: For example, Devuelvo el saludo con una sonrisa. (I respond to the greeting with a smile.)

To vomit (colloquial): For example, Después de tomar tanto, devuelvo todo en el baño. (After drinking so much, I throw up everything in the bathroom.)

To reflect or bounce back: For example, El espejo devuelve la imagen perfectamente. (The mirror reflects the image perfectly.)

To restore or return to a previous state: For example, Este tratamiento me devuelve la energía perdida. (This treatment restores my lost energy.)

Real Life Examples of Devolver in the Present Tense

Cada vez que devuelvo un libro a la biblioteca, me siento aliviado. (Whenever I return a book to the library, I feel relieved.)

Mi hermana siempre devuelve las llamadas perdidas tan pronto como puede. (My sister always returns missed calls as soon as she can.)

¿Por qué nunca devuelves los platos sucios a la cocina? (Why don’t you ever return the dirty dishes to the kitchen?)

En esta tienda, devolvemos el dinero si no estás satisfecho. (In this store, we refund your money if you’re not satisfied.)

Mis amigos devuelven los favores que les hago. (My friends return the favors I do for them.)

Cuando termino de usar algo prestado, devuelvo el objeto de inmediato. (When I’m done using something borrowed, I return the item right away.)

¿A qué hora devuelves el auto rentado mañana? (What time are you returning the rental car tomorrow?)

Los alumnos devuelven los exámenes al profesor después de terminarlos. (The students return the exams to the teacher after finishing them.)

Oye, ¿puedes devolver esta chaqueta al estante? No me queda bien. (Hey, can you return this jacket to the rack? It doesn’t fit me well.)

En esta oficina, devolvemos todas las llamadas el mismo día. (In this office, we return all calls the same day.)

Mis padres siempre devuelven los regalos que no les gustan. (My parents always return gifts they don’t like.)

¿Puedes devolver este libro de texto cuando termines el semestre? (Can you return this textbook when you finish the semester?)

Cada vez que devuelvo un producto defectuoso, la tienda me da un reembolso. (Whenever I return a defective product, the store gives me a refund.)

Los jugadores devuelven el balón al campo después de cada anotación. (The players return the ball to the field after each score.)

Cuando devuelvo la ropa que no me queda, la tienda me da un crédito. (When I return clothes that don’t fit, the store gives me a credit.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Devolver (to return) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.