vinimos
“vinimos” means “we came” in Spanish (completed past action).
we came
Also: we arrived, we come
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Vinimos a la reunión a las tres en punto.
A1We came to the meeting at three o'clock sharp.
Todos los veranos vinimos a esta playa.
A2Every summer we come to this beach. (Present tense usage)
Si vinimos de tan lejos, tenemos que aprovechar el tiempo.
B1Since we came from so far away, we have to make the most of the time.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: vinimos
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If you want to say 'We came to the concert last night,' which tense is 'vinimos' being used in?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *venir* descends directly from the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come.' The irregular past tense forms, like 'vinimos,' reflect ancient changes and patterns in Latin verb structure that Spanish inherited.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'vinimos' means 'we came' or 'we come'?
Context is everything! If the sentence includes a past time marker (ayer, anoche, la semana pasada), it means 'we came.' If it describes a routine or includes a general time marker (siempre, todos los días), it means 'we come.'
Is the verb 'venir' difficult to conjugate?
Yes, it is one of the most common irregular verbs, especially in the simple past (preterite) and future tenses. It's best to memorize the irregular root 'vin-' for the simple past and 'vendr-' for the future.