Also means
to go back
Usage Note
Retornar is a more formal or literary synonym of volver and regresar. It typically implies returning to a starting point and is common in written Spanish and news headlines. In everyday speech volver is preferred; retornar can sound stilted in casual conversation.
Examples
"Decidió retornar a su ciudad natal."
Natural Translation
He decided to return to his hometown.
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