vinieron
“vinieron” means “they came” in Spanish (past arrival of a group).
they came, you all cameAlso: they arrived
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Mis padres vinieron a visitarme el fin de semana pasado.
A1My parents came to visit me last weekend.
¿A qué hora vinieron ustedes a la fiesta?
A2What time did you all come to the party?
Los resultados vinieron con un día de retraso.
B1The results came (arrived) one day late.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'vinieron'?
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📚 Etymology
The root comes directly from the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come.' This root is highly stable and has remained largely the same across Romance languages, showing the importance of this basic movement verb.
First recorded: Pre-10th century (in Old Spanish forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'venir' change so much in the past tense?
Like many very old and frequently used verbs in Spanish (such as *hacer* or *decir*), *venir* developed a unique, irregular pattern in the simple past (preterite) called the 'U/I/J' group. This helps Spanish speakers distinguish the simple past action from other tenses.
Can I use 'vinieron' to talk about things, not just people?
Yes! While often used for people arriving, you can use it for anything that 'comes' or 'arrives,' such as: 'Las ideas vinieron de repente' (The ideas came suddenly).