vengan
“vengan” means “come” in Spanish (as a command (ustedes/you all)).
come, they come
Also: arrive
📝 In Action
Por favor, señores, ¡vengan aquí de inmediato!
A1Please, gentlemen, come here immediately!
Esperamos que todos sus amigos vengan a la fiesta.
A2We hope that all their friends come to the party.
Cuando vengan los resultados, te llamo.
B1When the results come in, I will call you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: vengan
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vengan' correctly as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come.' This root has remained remarkably consistent across Spanish and other Romance languages, focusing solely on the movement toward the speaker.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as part of the parent verb *venir*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'vengan' instead of 'vienen'?
Use 'vengan' only when you are giving a command to a group ('You all, come!') OR when expressing desire, emotion, or doubt about others coming (the special verb form). Use 'vienen' when you are simply stating a fact (They come every day).
Is 'vengan' formal or informal?
As a command, 'vengan' is the standard way to address a group ('ustedes'), which makes it appropriate for both formal and informal settings where you need to give a direct instruction to multiple people.