Venir: to come
Pronunciation: beh-NEER (stress the capital letters)
Venir means “to come” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to come
- How to say it: beh-NEER
- Present: yo vengo, tú vienes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “venir” means and how to use it
Venir means “to come,” moving toward the place where the speaker is or where the speaker is thinking of.
How to conjugate “venir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | vengo | I |
| tú | vienes | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | viene | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | venimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | vienen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo vine, él vino | I / he or she |
| Past participle | venido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Mis primos vienen el sábado.My cousins are coming on Saturday.
- ¿Vienes a la fiesta?Are you coming to the party?
- Vengo de Bogotá.I come from Bogotá.
Usage tip
In Spanish you say “ya voy” (I am coming) when you walk toward the person who called you, because the verb follows the direction of the movement, not the English word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to come” in Spanish?
“to come” in Spanish is “venir.” It is pronounced beh-NEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “venir”?
Say beh-NEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “venir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “vine” and “él” is “vino.” The past participle is “venido.”
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