devolver
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devolver(
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bohl
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to restore)
¿Podrías devolver estos libros a la bibliotecaria?Could you give these books back to the librarian?
b. to return
Como no le gustaron los zapatos, los devolvió.As he didn't like the shoes, he returned them.
c. to take back
¿Has devuelto la película al videoclub?Have you taken the movie back to the video store?
d. to send back
Devolvieron al prisionero a la cárcel tras haberse escapado.The prisoner was sent back to prison after having escaped.
2. (economics)
a. to give back
Me tienen que devolver dos dólares porque pagué diez y valía ocho.They have to give me back two dollars because I paid ten, and it cost eight.
b. to refund
Si el vendedor no le devuelve el dinero, puede presentar una demanda.If the vendor does not refund your money, you can file a complaint.
c. to return
Devolvieron el cheque porque no había suficientes fondos.They returned the check because there were insufficient funds.
4. (to vomit)
a. to throw up
Miles tiene gripa; por eso está devolviendo todo lo que come.Miles has got the flu; that's why he's throwing up everything he eats.
b. to bring up
El perro estaba enfermo y devolvió la comida que había comido.The dog was sick and brought up the food he'd eaten.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
5. (to vomit)
devolverse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to go back) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
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