/bolˈβeɾse/
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Translation
to become, to turn around
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Word origin
The reflexive of volver, from Latin volvere ('to roll, to turn'). The same root gives English 'revolve', 'evolve' and 'volume'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- volvere
- English cognates
- revolve, evolve, volume
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular spanish-stem-changing conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | vuelvo | volví | volvía | volveré | volvería |
| tú | vuelves | volviste | volvías | volverás | volverías |
| él/ella/ud. | vuelve | volvió | volvía | volverá | volvería |
| nos. | volvemos | volvimos | volvíamos | volveremos | volveríamos |
| vos. | volvéis | volvisteis | volvíais | volveréis | volveríais |
| ellos/uds. | vuelven | volvieron | volvían | volverán | volverían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | vuelva | volviera | volviese |
| tú | vuelvas | volvieras | volvieses |
| él/ella/ud. | vuelva | volviera | volviese |
| nos. | volvamos | volviéramos | volviésemos |
| vos. | volváis | volvierais | volvieseis |
| ellos/uds. | vuelvan | volvieran | volviesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | vuelve |
| ud. | vuelva |
| nosotros | volvamos |
| vosotros | volved |
| uds. | vuelvan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- volviendo
- Past participle
- vuelto
Examples
.
Over the years he became more patient.
, .
Don't turn around, there is someone behind you.
insostenible.
The situation is becoming untenable.
.
She turned towards me and smiled.
¿ desconfiado?
How have you become so distrustful?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 10: volverse, concernir, mito and 7 more words.