Language/Spanish/Grammar/Venir
"Venir" is a key verb in Spanish, used to express the action of coming or arriving. Its irregular conjugation and frequent use in various contexts make it a significant verb for learners of Spanish. This lesson will delve into the conjugation of "Venir" across different tenses, its usage in everyday language, and its role in various expressions and idiomatic phrases.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
"Venir" is an irregular verb, presenting unique conjugation patterns that are essential to master for effective communication.
Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo[edit | edit source]
- yo vengo - I come
- tú vienes - you come (informal)
- él/ella/usted viene - he/she/you (formal) come
- nosotros/nosotras venimos - we come
- vosotros/vosotras venís - you all come (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes vienen - they/you all (formal) come
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo vine - I came
- tú viniste - you came (informal)
- él/ella/usted vino - he/she/you (formal) came
- nosotros/nosotras vinimos - we came
- vosotros/vosotras vinisteis - you all came (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes vinieron - they/you all (formal) came
Future Tense - Futuro Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo vendré - I will come
- tú vendrás - you will come (informal)
- él/ella/usted vendrá - he/she/you (formal) will come
- nosotros/nosotras vendremos - we will come
- vosotros/vosotras vendréis - you all will come (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes vendrán - they/you all (formal) will come
Subjunctive Mood[edit | edit source]
- yo venga - I come (subjunctive)
- tú vengas - you come (subjunctive, informal)
- él/ella/usted venga - he/she/you (formal) come (subjunctive)
- nosotros/nosotras vengamos - we come (subjunctive)
- vosotros/vosotras vengáis - you all come (subjunctive, informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes vengan - they/you all (formal) come (subjunctive)
Uses of the Verb "Venir"[edit | edit source]
"Venir" is extensively used in Spanish to talk about movement towards a place or a person, and in various idiomatic expressions.
Indicating Arrival[edit | edit source]
- Vengo de la escuela - I come from school
Invitations and Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Ven a la fiesta - Come to the party
Idiomatic Expressions[edit | edit source]
- Venir bien - to come in handy
- Venir mal - to be inconvenient
Examples of Use[edit | edit source]
This section provides practical examples of "Venir" in daily communication:
Making Plans[edit | edit source]
- ¿Vienes al cine con nosotros? - Are you coming to the movies with us?
Indicating Movement[edit | edit source]
- El tren viene lleno - The train is coming full
Complete Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your understanding of "Venir" with this quiz.
- 1. Correct form of "Venir" in: "Nosotros _____ de la tienda."
- a) venimos
- b) venís
- c) vienen
- 2. Translate to Spanish: "They came early."
- a) Vinieron temprano
- b) Vienen temprano
- c) Vendrán temprano
- Answers
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- 1. a) venimos
- 2. a) Vinieron temprano
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Use of verb Tener
- Use of verb Haber
- Use of verb Ser
- Use of verb Ir
- Use of verb Decir
- Use of verb Poder
- Use of verb Querer
- Be Polite
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