venimos
/veh-NEE-mohs/
we come
Venimos means 'we come,' emphasizing movement toward a destination.
venimos(Verb)
we come
?movement toward destination
,we are coming
?currently moving
we arrive
?implying arrival
📝 In Action
¿A qué hora venimos a la fiesta?
A1What time are we coming to the party?
Venimos en tren, no en coche.
A1We come by train, not by car.
Si venimos tarde, esperadnos.
A2If we come late, wait for us.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Form
This word, 'venimos,' is the 'nosotros' form, meaning 'we.' It's the most regular part of this irregular verb in the present tense.
Movement vs. Location
Use 'venimos' (from the verb 'venir') to describe movement toward a place. Use 'estamos' (from the verb 'estar') to describe where you are right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Ir' and 'Venir'
Mistake: "Vamos a verte mañana. (When the listener is the destination.)"
Correction: Venimos a verte mañana. ('Venir' means movement towards the speaker/listener; 'ir' means movement away.)
When stating origin, venimos translates to 'we come from.'
venimos(Verb)
we come from
?stating origin or source
,we are from
?stating birthplace or origin
📝 In Action
Nosotros venimos de una familia de músicos.
A2We come from a family of musicians.
Venimos del norte, donde hace mucho frío.
A2We come from the north, where it is very cold.
💡 Grammar Points
Origin with 'De'
When 'venimos' talks about origin, it must be followed by the preposition 'de' (from). Example: 'Venimos de Chile'.
Used in progressive structures, venimos means 'we have been' doing something continuously.
📝 In Action
Venimos trabajando en este proyecto por dos meses.
B1We have been working on this project for two months.
Venimos diciendo la verdad desde el principio.
B2We have been telling the truth since the beginning.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Action Pattern
When you put 'venimos' right before a verb ending in -ndo (the gerund), it shows that the action started in the past and continues right up to the moment of speaking. It emphasizes duration.
⭐ Usage Tips
Duration Emphasis
This structure ('Venimos + gerund') is often stronger than simply using the present tense to show duration, highlighting how long the action has been going on.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: venimos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'venimos' to express that an action is currently ongoing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'venimos' means 'we come' or 'we have been doing X'?
If 'venimos' is followed immediately by the preposition 'a' or 'de' (e.g., 'venimos a la casa'), it means movement. If it is followed by a verb ending in -ndo (e.g., 'venimos estudiando'), it means 'we have been doing' that action for a while.
Is 'venimos' a regular verb form?
The verb 'venir' is irregular overall (for example, the 'yo' form is 'vengo'). However, the 'nosotros' form, 'venimos,' follows the typical pattern for -ir verbs in the present tense, making it easy to remember.