venga
/ben-ga/
come
Visualizing 'venga' as a polite command or wish for someone to 'come' or approach (from the verb 'venir').
venga(Verb)
come
?A special form of 'venir' for wishes, suggestions, or polite commands.
📝 In Action
Espero que mi hermano venga pronto.
A2I hope my brother comes soon.
Señor, venga por aquí, por favor.
A1Sir, come this way, please.
Cuando venga el cartero, avísame.
B1When the mailman comes, let me know.
💡 Grammar Points
A Special Form for Wishes and Commands
'Venga' is a special form of the verb 'venir' (to come). You use it after words that express wishes, doubts, or emotions (like 'espero que...' - 'I hope that...') and to give polite commands to someone you'd call 'usted'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Verb Form After 'Que'
Mistake: "A common mix-up is saying 'Espero que mi amigo viene'."
Correction: The correct way is 'Espero que mi amigo venga'. After phrases like 'I hope that...' or 'I want that...', Spanish often changes the verb ending to this special '-a' form.
Visualizing '¡Venga!' used as an interjection meaning 'Come on!' or 'Hurry up!' to express impatience or encouragement.
venga(Interjection)
Come on
?To encourage or express impatience.
Okay / Alright
?To agree with a plan or end a conversation.
,Hurry up
?To tell someone to be quicker.
,Yeah, right / No way
?To express disbelief or sarcasm (often as '¡venga ya!').
📝 In Action
¡Venga, que perdemos el autobús!
A2Come on, we're going to miss the bus!
¿Nos vemos mañana? — Venga, vale.
A2See you tomorrow? — Okay, sure.
Bueno, me voy. ¡Venga, hasta luego!
A2Well, I'm off. Alright, see you later!
Dice que lo hizo en cinco minutos. — ¡Venga ya!
B1He says he did it in five minutes. — No way!
⭐ Usage Tips
Listen to the Tone
The meaning of 'venga' as an interjection depends almost entirely on your tone of voice. It can be encouraging ('¡Venga, tú puedes!'), impatient ('¡Venga!'), or agreeable ('Venga, me parece bien.').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: venga
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'venga' to mean 'Okay' or to agree with a suggestion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'venga' rude?
Not usually! It's a very common and friendly word. However, just like 'come on' in English, it can sound impatient if you say it with a harsh tone. The meaning really depends on how you say it.
Can I use 'venga' in Latin America?
People will understand it as a form of the verb 'venir' (to come), but its use as an all-purpose interjection ('come on', 'okay') is much more typical of Spain. In many parts of Latin America, you're more likely to hear 'dale' or 'ándale' for those meanings.