vienen
“vienen” means “they come” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
they come, they are coming, you come / you are coming
📝 In Action
¿Tus amigos vienen a la fiesta esta noche?
A1Are your friends coming to the party tonight?
Los autobuses vienen cada diez minutos, así que no te preocupes.
A2The buses come every ten minutes, so don't worry.
Ustedes vienen con nosotros, ¿verdad?
A1You all are coming with us, right?
they come from, they are from
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Mis abuelos vienen de Italia.
A2My grandparents come from (are from) Italy.
Estos granos de café vienen de Colombia.
B1These coffee beans come from Colombia.
Las ideas para este proyecto vienen de muchas fuentes diferentes.
B2The ideas for this project come from many different sources.
they come (in a certain way), they fit / they suit
📝 In Action
Las pilas no vienen incluidas con el juguete.
A2The batteries don't come included with the toy.
Estos pantalones vienen en tres colores: azul, negro y gris.
B1These pants come in three colors: blue, black, and gray.
A mis hijos les vienen bien unas vacaciones.
B2A vacation would do my children good. (Literally: To my children, a vacation comes well.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "vienen" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: vienen
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Which sentence uses 'vienen' to talk about origin?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'venīre', which means 'to come'. This ancient root is the ancestor of many words in English and other languages.
First recorded: Used since the earliest forms of Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vienen' and 'van'?
It's all about perspective! Use 'vienen' (from 'venir') when people or things are moving towards the speaker's location. Use 'van' (from 'ir') when they are moving away from the speaker or to a different location. Think: 'Come here' vs. 'Go there'.
Is 'vienen' formal or informal?
It can be both! 'Vienen' is the form for 'ellos/ellas' (they), which is neutral. It's also for 'ustedes' (you all). In Latin America, 'ustedes' is the standard way to say 'you all' to anyone. In Spain, 'ustedes' is used in more formal settings, while 'vosotros venís' is used for friends.
Can I use 'vienen' for things, not just people?
Absolutely! It's very common. You can say 'Los trenes vienen' (The trains are coming), 'Las ideas vienen' (The ideas come), or 'Los zapatos vienen en mi talla' (The shoes come in my size).