A friendly young traveler, wearing a small backpack, is pictured stepping fully into a bright room through an open doorway, indicating they have just arrived.

viniste

vee-NEES-teh

Verb (Conjugated)A1irregular ir

you came?(singular, informal, used with 'tú')

Also:you arrived?when talking about an arrival time

Quick Reference

infinitivevenir

gerundviniendo

past Participlevenido

📝 In Action

¿A qué hora viniste a la casa?

What time did you come to the house?

Me dijiste que viniste en autobús.

You told me that you came by bus.

¡Qué bueno que viniste! Te extrañamos.

It's great that you came! We missed you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

llegaste (you arrived)
asististe (you attended)

Antonyms

fuiste (you went)
partiste (you left)

Common Collocations

viniste tarde – you came late
viniste solo/a – you came alone

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Tú' Past Tense

This form, 'viniste,' is used when you are speaking directly to one person informally (using 'tú') about an action they completed at a specific time in the past ('You came').

Irregular Stem

The verb 'venir' (to come) is irregular in this past tense. Instead of using 'ven-', it uses the special stem 'vin-'. This stem pattern is shared by several important verbs.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Adding an 's'

Mistake: "Vinistes (with an 's' at the end)"

Correction: The correct form is 'viniste' (without the final 's'). Adding the 's' is a very common error among native speakers and learners alike, but it is not standard Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on the 'I' and 'You' Forms

Memorize 'yo vine' (I came) and 'tú viniste' (you came) together. They are essential for simple storytelling and conversation.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: viniste

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'viniste'?

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Word Family

venir(to come) - verb

venida(arrival/coming) - noun

venidero(upcoming/future) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

If 'venir' is an -ir verb, why isn't the past tense 'veniste'?

Great question! 'Venir' is one of the most common irregular verbs in Spanish. In the simple past tense (preterite), it completely changes its stem from 'ven-' to 'vin-'. This is normal for a small group of highly frequent verbs.

Is 'viniste' formal or informal?

'Viniste' is the informal form, used when speaking to a friend, child, or someone you know well (tú). If you needed to be formal, you would use 'vino' (usted form).