viene
/byen-eh/
he/she/it comes
Viene (He/She comes). Depicting movement toward the speaker or a reference point.
viene(Verb)
he/she/it comes
?Movement towards the speaker or a reference point
,you come
?Formal 'you' (usted)
is coming
?Describing an action in progress
,comes from
?Used with 'de' to state origin
📝 In Action
Mi hermana viene a visitarme mañana.
A1My sister is coming to visit me tomorrow.
El autobús viene cada diez minutos.
A1The bus comes every ten minutes.
Señor Pérez, ¿usted viene a la reunión?
A2Mr. Pérez, are you coming to the meeting?
Ella viene de Argentina.
A1She comes from Argentina.
💡 Grammar Points
A Form of 'Venir'
viene is a changed form of the verb venir (to come). You use it when talking about 'he', 'she', 'it', or a formal 'you' (usted) doing the action right now or regularly.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Coming vs. Going
Mistake: "Using 'viene' for movement away from you. For example: *'Él viene al supermercado'* when you are at home and he is going to the store."
Correction: Use `va` for 'goes'. Say: *'Él va al supermercado'*. Think of `viene` as 'comes here' and `va` as 'goes there'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Here or There?
The choice between viene (he comes) and va (he goes) depends on your location. If the movement is towards you (or the person you're talking about), use viene. If it's away from you, use va.
Viene con (It comes with). Showing an item included as part of a package or set.
viene(Verb)
it comes with
?Inclusion of an item or feature
it's included
?Something is part of a set
,it appears
?Information appearing in a document or text
📝 In Action
El teléfono viene con cargador y auriculares.
A2The phone comes with a charger and headphones.
La ensalada viene con la sopa.
A2The salad is included with the soup.
La explicación viene en la página siguiente.
B1The explanation appears on the next page.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'con'
To say something 'comes with' an accessory or feature, the magic formula is viene con + the item. For example, 'El café viene con azúcar' (The coffee comes with sugar).
Viene bien (It suits). Illustrating that a piece of clothing or color is flattering.
viene(Verb)
it suits
?Clothing or colors looking good on someone
,it's convenient
?A time or plan works for someone
it fits
?Size of clothing (used with words like 'grande' or 'pequeño')
📝 In Action
Ese color te viene muy bien.
B1That color suits you very well.
El martes me viene perfecto para la cita.
B1Tuesday is perfect (works conveniently) for me for the appointment.
Este pantalón me viene un poco grande.
B1These pants are a little big on me.
💡 Grammar Points
Who It Affects
This use of viene often needs a little word like me, te, or le before it to show who is affected. For example, te viene bien means 'it suits you'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: viene
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'viene' to mean 'it's included'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'viene' and 'va'?
`viene` means movement towards the speaker's location (here), while `va` means movement away from the speaker, towards a different location (there). If you are at home and your friend is on their way, you say 'Mi amigo viene'. If you are both at home and your friend is leaving to go to the store, you say 'Mi amigo va'.
Is 'viene' always 'he/she comes'?
Not always! It's the form for 'he', 'she', and 'it'. It's also used for the formal 'you' (usted). For example, you would ask your boss, '¿Usted viene a la oficina mañana?' (Are you coming to the office tomorrow?). The context of the conversation tells you who is being talked about.