Today’s Spanish word of the day is “venir”.
It means “to come”, and is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.
“Venir” is an irregular verb. Here’s a quick overview of its conjugation in the present tense:
- Yo vengo – I come
- Tú vienes – You come (informal singular)
- Él/Ella/Usted viene – He/She comes, You come (formal singular)
- Nosotros/Nosotras venimos – We come
- Vosotros/Vosotras venís – You come (informal plural, only used in Spain)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes vienen – They come, You come (plural)
Example sentences
Venir aquí es una buena idea.
Coming here is a good idea.
¿Puedes venir a mi casa mañana?
Can you come to my house tomorrow?
Ellos vienen de Colombia.
They come from Colombia.
¿A qué hora vienes a la fiesta?
What time are you coming to the party?
Mis padres vienen a visitarme este fin de semana.
My parents are coming to visit me this weekend.