Returning an item gives it back to its owner or a shop.
The idea
Devolver means to return an item. Its present stem changes from o to ue, except in devolvemos and devolvéis.
| Persona | Presente |
|---|---|
| yo | devuelvo |
| tú | devuelves |
| él / ella / usted | devuelve |
| nosotros / nosotras | devolvemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | devolvéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | devuelven |
Examples
- Devuelvo el libro a la biblioteca mañana.I return the book to the library tomorrow.
- ¿Devuelves la cámara a tu amiga hoy?Are you returning the camera to your friend today?
- Mi madre devuelve los zapatos a la tienda.My mother returns the shoes to the shop.
- Devolvemos las llaves al dueño.We return the keys to the owner.
- Los clientes devuelven la mesa defectuosa.The customers return the faulty table.
- Devolvéis el mapa después de la visita.You return the map after the visit.
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Do not write devolvo for the speaker: the form is devuelvo.
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Choose the correct form: Yo ___ el abrigo a la tienda. (devuelvo / devolvo)
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devuelvo
devuelvo matches the speaker acting alone.
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ el balón al vecino. (devolvemos / devuelven)
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devolvemos
devolvemos matches the speaker and others.
Choose the correct form: Ellas ___ las entradas al teatro. (devuelven / devolvéis)
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devuelven
devuelven matches the plural subject.
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Choose the correct form: Yo ___ el abrigo a la tienda. (devuelvo / devolvo)
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ el balón al vecino. (devolvemos / devuelven)
Choose the correct form: Ellas ___ las entradas al teatro. (devuelven / devolvéis)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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