Devolver Conjugation in Spanish

What does devolver mean?

devolver means to return, refund, restore, give back, hand back, bring back, send back etc in English. It is a irregular -er verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to pay back, repay (to pay an amount of money owed to another); to devolve.

Principal forms of devolver

Infinitive

devolver

Gerund

devolviendo

Past participle

devuelto

Devolver conjugation table

Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.

Pattern notes

• Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present.
• Its past participle, devuelto, is irregular.

Examples with devolver

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate devolver for yo in the present.
2. Use the preterite form for ella.
3. Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
4. Write a short sentence in the future.