voltar
to return, to come back, to do again
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/voɫˈtaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Voltar a' + infinitive is a key construction meaning 'to do something again': 'voltei a ligar' (I called again). This is more natural in Portuguese than using 'de novo' or 'outra vez'. 'Volta e meia' is an expression meaning 'every now and then.'
📝 Example Sentences
Volto já!
I'll be right back!
Quando é que voltas de férias?
When do you come back from vacation?
Não voltes a fazer isso.
Don't do that again.