This is the 2318th most frequent Spanish word.
retorno
Return.
Here, 'retorno' signifies the act of giving back or returning books to their location of origin, indicating a physical return.
El retorno de los libros a la biblioteca debe ser antes del viernes.
The return of books to the library must be before Friday.
In this context, 'retorno' describes the action of going back to a place of residence after an event or trip, indicating a journey back.
Espero que el retorno a casa después del viaje sea tranquilo.
I hope the return home after the trip is calm.
Here, 'retorno' is used metaphorically to denote the benefits or profits gained relative to the initial investment made.