el
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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