Devolver Subjunctive Mood in Latin American Spanish

The Present Subjunctive of Devolver is used when expressing desires, doubts, or uncertainties about returning something, for example: Espero que devuelvas el libro a la biblioteca. (I hope you return the book to the library.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Devolver (to return) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yodevuelva
devuelvas
Él / Ella / Usteddevuelva
Nosotros / Nosotrasdevolvamos
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesdevuelvan

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Usage of Devolver in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of devolver is used to express desires, doubts, demands, or hypothetical situations related to the act of returning something.

To return something: For example, Es importante que devuelvas el libro a la biblioteca. (It’s important that you return the book to the library.)

To give back: For example, Espero que me devuelvas el dinero que te presté. (I hope you give me back the money I lent you.)

To restore: For example, Es necesario que devuelvas la paz a la región. (It’s necessary that you restore peace to the region.)

To respond (colloquial): For example, ¿Qué onda? ¿Me devuelves el saludo o qué? (What’s up? Are you going to respond to my greeting or what?)

Examples

Examples of Devolver in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que devuelvas el libro a la biblioteca cuando termines de leerlo. (I hope you return the book to the library when you finish reading it.)

Es importante que devuelva la llave al conserje antes de irse. (It’s important that you return the key to the concierge before leaving.)

Para evitar una multa, devolvamos los DVDs al videoclub a tiempo. (To avoid a fine, let’s return the DVDs to the video store on time.)

Aunque no les guste la comida, sugiero que devuelvan los platos con amabilidad. (Even if you don’t like the food, I suggest you return the plates politely.)

Ojalá que devuelva la cartera que encontró en el parque. (I hope you return the wallet you found in the park.)

Es fundamental que devolvamos el favor cuando alguien nos ayude. (It’s essential that we return the favor when someone helps us.)

Aunque sea difícil, devuelvan la confianza que depositaron en ustedes. (Even if it’s difficult, return the trust that was placed in you.)

Para mantener una buena reputación, es clave que devuelvas lo que tomas prestado. (To maintain a good reputation, it’s key that you return what you borrow.)

Ojalá que devuelva la sonrisa a su rostro pronto. (I hope you return the smile to your face soon.)

Sugiero que devolvamos los regalos que no nos gusten con tacto. (I suggest we return the gifts we don’t like tactfully.)

Aunque sea incómodo, devuelvan el cumplido con gracia. (Even if it’s uncomfortable, return the compliment gracefully.)

Para tener éxito, es vital que devuelvas la pasión al proyecto. (To be successful, it’s vital that you return the passion to the project.)

Ojalá que devuelva el cariño que recibe de su familia. (I hope you return the affection you receive from your family.)

Sugiero que devolvamos los saludos con una sonrisa amable. (I suggest we return greetings with a friendly smile.)

Aunque sea difícil, devuelvan la calma a la situación. (Even if it’s difficult, return the calm to the situation.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Devolver (to return) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo devuelva I return
Tú devuelvas You return
Él / Ella / Usted devuelva He / She / You returns
Nosotros / Nosotras devolvamos We return
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes devuelvan They / You all return

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.