venid
“venid” means “come” in Spanish (as a command directed at multiple people).
come
Also: approach
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¡Chicos, venid a la mesa, la cena está lista!
A1Kids, come to the table, dinner is ready!
Si tenéis dudas, venid a verme después de clase.
A2If you all have doubts, come see me after class.
Venid inmediatamente si escucháis mi silbato.
B1Come immediately if you hear my whistle.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: venid
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Madrid and want to tell your two friends, Juan and María, to come closer, which word should you use?
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'Venid' comes directly from the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come.' The structure of the *vosotros* imperative command (dropping the 'r' and adding 'd') is a very old grammatical feature preserved from earlier forms of Spanish.
First recorded: Old Spanish texts (c. 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'venid' the same as 'vengan'?
They both mean 'come' as a command directed at a group of people, but they are used in different regions. 'Venid' is informal and used in Spain, while 'vengan' is used in Latin America (where it can be formal or informal).
How is 'venid' related to 'venir'?
'Venid' is the command form of the verb 'venir' (to come). It is what you say when you want a group of people to perform the action of coming.