viene
“viene” means “he/she/it comes” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
he/she/it comes, you come
Also: is coming, comes from
📝 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.
it comes with
Also: it's included, it appears
📝 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.
it suits, it's convenient
Also: it fits
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "viene" in Spanish:
comes from→is coming→it appears→it fits→it suits→it's convenient→it's included→you come→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: viene
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'viene' to mean 'it's included'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
`viene` comes from the Latin verb `venīre`, which also meant 'to come' or 'to arrive'. Many English words share this root, like 'convene' (to come together), 'adventure' (a thing that comes to you), and 'invent' (to come upon something).
First recorded: Before the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.