This is the 1583rd most frequent Portuguese word.
retornar
"Retornar" means "to return" or "to come/go back."
In this sentence, 'retornar' is used in the sense of 'to return' or 'to go back', indicating moving back to a place previously occupied.
Preciso retornar ao meu trabalho depois do almoço.
I need to return to my work after lunch.
Here, 'retornar' is employed in the context of returning a call, showing its use in verbal communication scenarios.
Ele decidiu retornar a chamada depois de perder o telefone.
He decided to return the call after misplacing the phone.
In this instance, 'retornar' is used to signify giving something back, related to refunding or returning funds in a transactional setting.