viniendo
“viniendo” means “coming” in Spanish (in motion towards a point).
coming
Also: arriving
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Mi hermana está viniendo a la fiesta ahora mismo.
A1My sister is coming to the party right now.
Llegó a la oficina viniendo desde su casa en bicicleta.
A2He arrived at the office, coming from his house by bike.
Hemos estado viniendo a este restaurante por años.
B1We have been coming to this restaurant for years.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: viniendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'viniendo' to describe an action in progress?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come.' This root is the source of many English words related to arrival and movement, like 'convene' and 'adventure.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'viniendo' irregular? Why isn't it 'veniendo'?
The verb 'venir' is irregular because its stem (the base part) changes when it's conjugated. For the gerund, the 'e' in the stem of 'venir' changes to an 'i' instead of an 'ie' or staying the same, giving us 'viniendo.' This is simply a historical pattern that Spanish inherited from Latin.
Can I use 'viniendo' instead of 'cuando vine' (when I came)?
Sometimes. 'Viniendo' can replace the phrase 'while I was coming' or 'by coming,' often at the beginning of a sentence. For a simple point in the past, like 'When I came home,' you must use the conjugated verb: 'Cuando vine a casa.'