devolvê-lo
1. to give back or send something back to its original place or owner
I need to return it to the store because it doesn't fit.
Preciso devolvê-lo à loja porque não serve.
2. to go back to a previous location
After the trip, we will return it to the garage.
Após a viagem, devolvemos à garagem.
3. to restore something to its former state or condition
Please return it in the same condition you received it.
Por favor, devolva-o nas mesmas condições que recebeu.
In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'devolvê-lo' is standard in commercial and personal contexts, especially regarding returns of purchases. Americans often use 'return it' in retail settings, while in Portugal 'devolver' is equally formal. The concept of returns is well-established in both cultures as part of consumer protection rights.
Related Idioms & Phrases
no ifs, ands, or buts about it
return to the drawing board
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