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venir

English translation of venir

come

The Spanish verb 'venir' is used similar to the English verb 'come', indicating motion from some other location towards the location indicated in the context of the conversation. It is used in various contexts and can also carry a sense of someone ‘coming’ to do something like in 'viene a ayudar', which means 'comes to help'.


Example sentences using: venir

Voy a venir a tu casa esta noche.

English translation of Voy a venir a tu casa esta noche.

I am going to come to your house tonight.

This sentence is a future prediction. It indicates the speaker's plan to visit someone's house later in the day.

¿Cuándo vas a venir a recogerme?

English translation of ¿Cuándo vas a venir a recogerme?

When are you going to come pick me up?

This question anticipates the future event of someone picking the speaker up, an understanding of when this will occur is being sought.

Acaban de venir de España.

English translation of Acaban de venir de España.

They just came from Spain.

This sentence states that the referred people have recently arrived from Spain.

Deberías venir a la fiesta este fin de semana.

English translation of Deberías venir a la fiesta este fin de semana.

You should come to the party this weekend.

This is a suggestion for someone to attend a party on the upcoming weekend.

Ella va a venir a la reunión mañana.

English translation of Ella va a venir a la reunión mañana.

She is going to come to the meeting tomorrow.

This sentence communicates an expected future event, namely, a woman's participation in a meeting.

No sé cuándo van a venir a visitarnos.

English translation of No sé cuándo van a venir a visitarnos.

I do not know when they are coming to visit us.

This sentence expresses a lack of knowledge regarding the timing of an anticipated visit.

Quiero que vengas a cenar conmigo.

English translation of Quiero que vengas a cenar conmigo.

I want you to come to dinner with me.

This is an expression of desire for someone to join the speaker for a meal.

Podría venir a ayudarte con tus deberes.

English translation of Podría venir a ayudarte con tus deberes.

I could come help you with your duties.

This sentence offers assistance with someone's tasks or responsibilities.

Mis primos vienen a visitarnos el jueves.

English translation of Mis primos vienen a visitarnos el jueves.

My cousins are coming to visit us on Thursday.

The speaker is notifying that a visit from their cousins is expected on a specified day of the week.

¿Vas a venir al cine con nosotros?

English translation of ¿Vas a venir al cine con nosotros?

Are you coming to the cinema with us?

This is a question asking someone's plans to join the speaker and others in going to the cinema.

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