vengan
VEN-gahn
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Vengan'
'Vengan' serves two main functions: 1) A command for 'ustedes' (you all), and 2) The special verb form (subjunctive) for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' after expressions like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'quiero que' (I want that).
Irregularity Alert
The verb 'venir' is highly irregular. Notice the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the indicative present ('vienes') but changes to 'e' then 'g' in the subjunctive forms, giving us 'venga' and 'vengan'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Command Forms
Mistake: "Using 'vienen' when giving a command to a group (e.g., '¡Vienen acá!')."
Correction: For commands to a group of people ('ustedes'), you must use 'vengan'. The form 'vienen' is only for stating facts (The students come: 'Los estudiantes vienen').
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Command Tip
Use 'vengan' whenever addressing a group formally or in a general professional setting, as it is the official 'ustedes' command form.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vengan
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vengan' correctly as a command?
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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.