Inklingo
← Dictionary
A small figure walks briskly along a winding path towards a brightly lit open doorway of a cozy cottage. A second figure stands in the doorway, waving an inviting hand.

vengas

VEN-gahs

verbB1irregular ir
(that you) come?Used for wishes, desires, and doubts directed at 'tú',don't come?Used as a negative command directed at 'tú'
Also:(that you) arrive?Synonymous with arrival

Quick Reference

infinitivevenir
gerundviniendo
past Participlevenido

📝 In Action

Quiero que vengas a mi casa esta tarde.

A2

I want you to come to my house this afternoon.

No creo que vengas a tiempo para cenar.

B1

I don't think you will come in time for dinner.

No vengas sin llamarme antes, por favor.

A2

Don't come without calling me first, please.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • llegues ((that you) arrive)
  • acudas ((that you) attend)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Espero que vengas – I hope you come
  • Cuando vengas a verme – When you come to see me

💡 Grammar Points

The Special 'Wish' Form

'Vengas' is the form of 'venir' (to come) used after verbs that express desire, hope, doubt, or recommendation (like 'quiero que' or 'espero que').

The Negative Command

To tell a friend 'Don't come,' you must use 'No vengas.' The regular command 'Ven' (Come!) is only used for positive commands.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Mood

Mistake: "Quiero que *vienes* a la fiesta."

Correction: Quiero que *vengas* a la fiesta. (When expressing a wish or desire for someone else, the verb always changes to this special 'subjunctive' form.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Mastering Irregularity

The 'veng-' stem in 'vengas' comes from the irregular 'yo' form of the present tense ('yo vengo'). This pattern helps you predict most irregular verbs in this mood.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedviene
yovengo
túvienes
ellos/ellas/ustedesvienen
nosotrosvenimos
vosotrosvenís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedvenía
yovenía
túvenías
ellos/ellas/ustedesvenían
nosotrosveníamos
vosotrosveníais

preterite

él/ella/ustedvino
yovine
túviniste
ellos/ellas/ustedesvinieron
nosotrosvinimos
vosotrosvinisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedvenga
yovenga
túvengas
ellos/ellas/ustedesvengan
nosotrosvengamos
vosotrosvengáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedviniera/viniese
yoviniera/viniese
túvinieras/vinieses
ellos/ellas/ustedesvinieran/viniesen
nosotrosviniéramos/viniésemos
vosotrosvinierais/vinieseis
View All Tenses & Moods →

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vengas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'vengas' to express a wish?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

venir(to come) - verb
venida(arrival, coming) - noun
bienvenido(welcome) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'vengas' look so different from the infinitive 'venir'?

'Venir' is highly irregular. The 'g' sound in 'vengas' is a historical leftover that appears in many forms of this verb (like 'vengo' and 'venga'). You just have to remember that this 'g' is part of its special conjugations.

When do I use 'vengas' versus 'vienes'?

Use 'vienes' (the regular present tense) for facts or questions: 'You are coming' or 'Are you coming?'. Use 'vengas' (the special form) when talking about wishes, commands, doubts, or emotions: 'I hope you come' or 'Don't come'.