Confusing 'Ven' and 'Venga'

'Ven' is the special command form of 'venir' (to come) that you use only when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (someone you call 'tú').

The Informal 'You' Command

'Ven' is a very direct and common command. It's not rude among friends and family. You'll hear parents say it to their children all the time.

Short and Sweet

Extremely common, one of the most frequent commands in Spanish.

Confusing Who is Seeing

This 'ven' is from the verb 'ver' (to see). The '-en' ending is a clue that the action is being done by 'they' (ellos/ellas) or a formal 'you all' (ustedes).

Spotting the 'They' Form

Just like in English, this form of 'ver' can mean 'to watch' (like a movie) or 'to understand' (like seeing the point). The context of the sentence will tell you which meaning fits.

More Than Just Sight

Very common, as it's a form of the essential verb 'ver' (to see).

Learn the two different meanings of the Spanish word 'ven'. Understand 'ven' as the command 'Come!' from the verb venir and as 'they see' from the verb ver. Includes full conjugations, examples, and usage tips.

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indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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