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masculine

/reˈtoɾno/

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Translation

return

Word origin

A back-formation from retornar ('to return'), from Old French retorner, from Latin re- ('back') plus tornare ('to turn on a lathe'). The same root gives English 'return' and 'tour'.

Origin
Latin
Root
tornare
English cognates
return, tour

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralretornos

Examples

.

The return home took longer than expected.

ilusión .

We eagerly await his return from abroad.

incluye ida .

The ticket includes the outward journey and the return.

buen inversión.

The company is looking for a good return on its investment.

¿ ?

When will your return to the city be?

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This word is part of lesson 82.