volver present tense conjugation
Volver (to return) in the present tense: vuelvo, vuelves, vuelve, volvemos, volvéis, vuelven.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: volvo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: volves |
| él/ella/usted | regular: volve |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: volven |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Volver is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give volvo, volves, volve, volven.
Volver in a sentence
- Vuelvo a casa temprano hoy.I'm returning home early today.
- Ya han vuelto de vacaciones.They have already returned from vacation.
o→ue stem change; irregular past participle: vuelto.
FAQ
What is the present tense of volver?
Volver in the Spanish present tense: yo vuelvo, tú vuelves, él/ella/usted vuelve, nosotros volvemos, vosotros volvéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelven.
Is volver irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo vuelvo (regular would be volvo); tú vuelves (regular would be volves); él/ella/usted vuelve (regular would be volve); ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelven (regular would be volven).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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