devolver

[dɛ.vɔ.ˈvɛɾ]

verb

to return, to give back

1. to return something to its owner or original place

I need to return the book to the library.

Preciso devolver o livro à biblioteca.

2. to give back or restore something that was given

He returned the borrowed money yesterday.

Ele devolveu o dinheiro emprestado ontem.

3. to retaliate or reciprocate an action

She devolved his insult with a sharp remark.

Ela devolveu a ofensa com um comentário cortante.

4. to send back or return merchandise

I want to return this defective product.

Quero devolver este produto defeituoso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

devolver

most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

devolver

same as general Brazilian

São Paulo

devolver

same as general Brazilian

Portugal

devolver

identical usage; also common in European Portuguese

devolver o golpe (to strike back, to retaliate)

devolver na mesma moeda (to repay in kind)

devolver a cortesia (to return the courtesy)

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