viniste
“viniste” means “you came” in Spanish ((singular, informal, used with 'tú')).
you came
Also: you arrived
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¿A qué hora viniste a la casa?
A1What time did you come to the house?
Me dijiste que viniste en autobús.
A2You told me that you came by bus.
¡Qué bueno que viniste! Te extrañamos.
A1It's great that you came! We missed you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'viniste'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *venīre*, meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive.' The irregular past tense form reflects a strong change that occurred as Latin evolved into Spanish.
First recorded: Appears in early forms of Spanish (Old Spanish) around the 10th century.
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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).