venido
“venido” means “come” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
come
📝 In Action
He venido a verte.
A1I have come to see you.
¿Has venido en coche o en autobús?
A2Have you come by car or by bus?
Ellos habían venido antes, pero ya se fueron.
B1They had come before, but they already left.
welcome
Also: arrived, newcomer
📝 In Action
El recién venido no conocía a nadie.
B2The newcomer (literally: the recently come one) didn't know anyone.
Eres bien venido a esta casa.
B1You are welcome in this house.
Las recién venidas están buscando el hotel.
B2The (female) newcomers are looking for the hotel.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: venido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'venido' to say 'My friends (female) have come'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'venīre', which means 'to come'. 'Venido' is the form that shows the action of coming has been completed.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'venido' and 'llegado'?
'Venido' (from 'venir') focuses on the movement towards the speaker or a reference point ('He has come here'). 'Llegado' (from 'llegar') focuses on the endpoint of the journey ('He has arrived at the airport'). They are often interchangeable, but 'venir' feels a bit more personal, like someone is coming to you.
Why do I see 'bienvenido' as one word but 'bien venido' as two?
Great question! 'Bienvenido' (one word) is the standard greeting, meaning 'Welcome!'. 'Bien venido' (two words) is a more literal and less common way of saying someone is 'well come' or welcome, using 'venido' as an adjective. For greetings, always use 'bienvenido'.