regresé

Regresó is the third-person singular form of the Spanish verb regresar in the pretérito perfecto simple (also called pretérito indefinido). It translates to “he returned” or “she returned” in English, depending on the subject. This form indicates a completed action in the past and is commonly used in narrative and descriptive past contexts.

Etymology and meaning: regresar comes from Latin regredi “to go back,” with the prefix re- meaning back or again. The word has developed through Spanish history to its current form, with regresó functioning as the simple past tense for a single past instance of returning.

Usage notes: Regresó is used with singular third-person subjects (él, ella, or a proper noun). The corresponding forms for other subjects are regresé (yo), regresaste (tú), regresamos (nosotros), regresasteis (vosotros), and regresaron (ellos/ellas). It is commonly employed in everyday speech and writing to describe someone returning to a place, state, or situation after an absence.

Synonyms and regional variation: Another common verb for “to return” is volver, which can carry a broader range of nuances, including returning to a previous condition or to a place. Regresar tends to emphasize the act of going back to a location or situation, and its use is prominent in many Latin American varieties of Spanish; in some regions, volver may be more frequent in casual speech.

See also: Regresar, Regreso.

Examples:

- Ayer Regresó a casa temprano.

- Después de la reunión, ella regresó al hotel.