This is the 13496th most frequent Spanish word.
regresaba
"Regresaba" means "was returning" or "used to return."
This usage shows 'regresaba' as an imperfect verb, indicating a habitual action in the past.
Yo regresaba a casa todas las tardes después del trabajo.
I used to return home every afternoon after work.
Here, 'regresaba' is used in the context of an action that was ongoing in the past when another action occurred.
Cuando regresaba del supermercado, noté que había olvidado comprar leche.
When I was returning from the supermarket, I noticed that I had forgotten to buy milk.
In this sentence, 'regresaba' expresses a recurrent action in the past, describing a typical behavior.