Regresar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
Practice regresar free →Regresar means 'to return' or 'to come back', and it is a regular -ar verb that overlaps with volver (though volver is more common in Spain and stem-changing). Regreso a casa a las seis (I get back home at six), regresamos de vacaciones (we came back from holiday). Because returning from places features in routine, travel and narrative, regresar is a useful verb — and being fully regular, it can be easier for learners than the stem-changing volver. The phrase de regreso ('on the way back') is a handy related expression.
Quick facts
Regresar (to return) is a regular -ar verb.
Real sentences across different tenses — the kind of thing you'd actually say or write.
Regreso a casa a las seis (I get home at six).
Regresamos de vacaciones (we came back from holiday).
Volver means the same (but stem-changing).
De regreso (on the way back).
Fixed expressions worth knowing — they come up in listening, reading and writing tasks.
Idiomatic expressions
Regresar is a regular verb. Make sure you know the endings for each tense — especially the preterite and subjunctive, which is where marks are most often lost.
regresar is a regular -ar verb — it follows the standard -ar pattern in every tense. That makes it a good one to drill: if you know regresar, you know the template for all regular -ar verbs.
Type conjugations from memory and get instant feedback. That's how you actually build the automatic recall the exam needs — not from reading tables.
Practice regresar now →Three questions. Press Enter to check each answer.
yo: regreso, tú: regresas, él: regresa, nosotros: regresamos, vosotros: regresáis, ellos: regresan
Regresar is a regular -ar verb following the standard -ar pattern.
Use regresar in multiple tenses to show range — present, preterite and future at minimum. This is a key criterion for higher GCSE marks.
Verbs that are easy to confuse with regresar or that behave like it.
This reference is written for UK GCSE and A-Level Spanish learners and their teachers. It is designed for exam revision: every form is checked against standard conjugation rules, and the examples reflect the registers and topics that come up in the AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas specifications. Regresar is a high-frequency verb and appears often in exam papers. For active recall, use the free practice tool rather than only reading the tables.
Last updated 2 August 2026. Written by Daniel Holmes for GCSE & A-Level Spanish students.