"Devolver" is a verb in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "devolver" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /deβolˈβeɾ/.
"Devolver" can be translated as: - To return - To give back - To refund
"Devolver" means to return something that was previously given, borrowed, or purchased. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as giving back an object, refunding money, or returning a favor. The frequency of use is high in both oral and written contexts, though it may be more prevalent in written or formal contexts related to commerce or law.
Ella decidió devolver el libro a la biblioteca.
She decided to return the book to the library.
Si no estás satisfecho, puedes devolver el producto.
If you are not satisfied, you can return the product.
El banco se negó a devolver el dinero depositado.
The bank refused to refund the deposited money.
"Devolver" can be found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are some notable ones:
Ejemplo: Cuando me criticaron, decidí devolver la pelota con argumentos sólidos.
When they criticized me, I decided to return the ball with solid arguments.
Ejemplo: No le dejé pasar el insulto; supe devolver el golpe con inteligencia.
I didn't let the insult slide; I knew how to return the blow with intelligence.
Ejemplo: Siempre es bueno devolver favores a quienes nos ayudan.
It’s always good to return favors to those who help us.
The word "devolver" comes from the Latin "devolvĕre," which is a combination of "de-" meaning 'from' or 'down' and "volvĕre" meaning 'to turn' or 'to roll.' The prefix indicates a reversal or return of the action.
Synonyms: - Retornar - Reintegrar - Restituir
Antonyms: - Obtener - Aceptar (in the context of accepting something without returning it) - Conservar (to keep)