This is the 3400th most frequent Spanish word.
devolver
To return (something).
'Devolver' signifies returning a borrowed item to its original location.
Voy a devolver este libro a la biblioteca.
I am going to return this book to the library.
'Devolver' indicates reimbursing or giving back something, often money, after a demand or request.
El gerente va a devolver el dinero al cliente insatisfecho.
The manager is going to refund the money to the dissatisfied customer.
'Devolver' is used metaphorically to denote echoing or reproducing something, like sounds.