Signification
To have returned to a place after being away.
Contexte culturel
The 'vuelta al cole' (return to school) in September is a massive cultural and commercial event, similar to 'Back to School' in the US, but with a specific focus on the end of the long summer break. In the Southern Cone, 'de vuelta' is frequently used to mean 'again' (otra vez). If someone says 'Lo hizo de vuelta', they mean 'He did it again', not 'He did it of return'. While 'estar de vuelta' is understood, 'estar de regreso' is often the preferred term in daily conversation and media. The phrase 'dar una vuelta' (to take a walk/turn) is a common social invitation, reflecting the importance of public spaces and strolling (el paseo).
Fixed Phrase
Don't change 'vuelta' to 'vuelto'. It's always 'vuelta'!
Ser vs Estar
Always use 'estar'. You are describing a location/state, not a permanent characteristic.
Signification
To have returned to a place after being away.
Fixed Phrase
Don't change 'vuelta' to 'vuelto'. It's always 'vuelta'!
Ser vs Estar
Always use 'estar'. You are describing a location/state, not a permanent characteristic.
Regional Use
If you are in Argentina, remember that 'de vuelta' often just means 'again'.
Social Arrival
Shouting '¡Ya estoy de vuelta!' is a very friendly way to announce you've arrived home.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'estar'.
Mis amigos ______ de vuelta de su viaje a México.
The subject 'Mis amigos' is third-person plural, so we use 'están'.
Choose the correct phrase to say 'I am back'.
¡Hola mamá! Ya...
'Estoy de vuelta' is the fixed idiom for being back.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: You are leaving for the store and telling your roommate you'll return soon.
The future tense 'estaré' is used for a planned return.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Cuándo ______ de vuelta tu hermana? B: Ella ______ de vuelta mañana por la mañana.
The future tense 'estará' fits best for a scheduled return.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Estar de Vuelta vs. Volver
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMis amigos ______ de vuelta de su viaje a México.
The subject 'Mis amigos' is third-person plural, so we use 'están'.
¡Hola mamá! Ya...
'Estoy de vuelta' is the fixed idiom for being back.
Context: You are leaving for the store and telling your roommate you'll return soon.
The future tense 'estaré' is used for a planned return.
A: ¿Cuándo ______ de vuelta tu hermana? B: Ella ______ de vuelta mañana por la mañana.
The future tense 'estará' fits best for a scheduled return.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo. 'Vuelta' is a noun here, and the phrase is fixed. It is always 'de vuelta'.
'Volver' is the action of returning. 'Estar de vuelta' is the state of having already returned.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context.
No, for objects use 'devolver'.
You can say 'Estaré de vuelta' or 'Ahora vuelvo'.
No, it stays singular: 'Ellos están de vuelta'.
It means to be very experienced or cynical, as if you've seen everything already.
Yes, it is a perfect synonym, very common in Latin America.
Yes: 'Ayer estuve de vuelta a las seis'.
Because it comes from the noun 'la vuelta' (the turn/return).
Yes, to indicate someone has returned from a trip or leave.
Only in some regions like Argentina/Uruguay, and usually without the verb 'estar'.
Expressions liées
Estar de regreso
synonymTo be back
Dar la vuelta
similarTo turn around / To go around
De vuelta
specialized formAgain (Southern Cone)
Volver
builds onTo return
Darse una vuelta
similarTo drop by / To take a stroll
