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
"Venir" is an irregular verb, presenting unique conjugation patterns that are essential to master for effective communication.
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple
- 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
- 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
- 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"
"Venir" is extensively used in Spanish to talk about movement towards a place or a person, and in various idiomatic expressions.
Indicating Arrival
- Vengo de la escuela - I come from school
Invitations and Suggestions
- Ven a la fiesta - Come to the party
Idiomatic Expressions
- Venir bien - to come in handy
- Venir mal - to be inconvenient
Examples of Use
This section provides practical examples of "Venir" in daily communication:
Making Plans
- ¿Vienes al cine con nosotros? - Are you coming to the movies with us?
Indicating Movement
- El tren viene lleno - The train is coming full
Complete Quiz
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
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