A useful return message thanks the lender and makes the proposed handover easy to answer.
The idea
Say you have finished the book, propose a time and place, and offer another day if needed.
Examples
- Gracias por prestarme el libro.Thank you for lending me the book.
- Ya terminé de leerlo.I have finished reading it.
- ¿Puedo devolver el libro mañana?Can I return the book tomorrow?
- Estaré en la biblioteca a las cinco.I will be at the library at five.
- ¿Te viene bien ese lugar?Does that place suit you?
- Si prefieres, puedo llevarlo el viernes.If you prefer, I can bring it on Friday.
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A proposed place is not yet an agreement: ask whether it suits the other person.
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Choose the verb meaning return the book. ¿Puedo ___ el libro? (devolver / comprar)
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devolver
Devolver means to give the borrowed book back.
Name the proposed meeting place. Estaré en la ___. (biblioteca / farmacia)
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biblioteca
Biblioteca is the proposed meeting place.
Name the alternative day. Puedo llevarlo el ___. (viernes / lunes)
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viernes
Viernes is the alternative day offered.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the verb meaning return the book. ¿Puedo ___ el libro? (devolver / comprar)
Name the proposed meeting place. Estaré en la ___. (biblioteca / farmacia)
Name the alternative day. Puedo llevarlo el ___. (viernes / lunes)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a short message proposing the library at five and offering Friday as an alternative.