How to Say "don't come" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't come” is “vengas” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero que vengas a mi casa esta tarde.
I want you to come to my house this afternoon.
No creo que vengas a tiempo para cenar.
I don't think you will come in time for dinner.
No vengas sin llamarme antes, por favor.
Don't come without calling me first, please.
The Special 'Wish' Form
'Vengas' is the form of 'venir' (to come) used after verbs that express desire, hope, doubt, or recommendation (like 'quiero que' or 'espero que').
The Negative Command
To tell a friend 'Don't come,' you must use 'No vengas.' The regular command 'Ven' (Come!) is only used for positive commands.
Using the Wrong Mood
Mistake: “Quiero que *vienes* a la fiesta.”
Correction: Quiero que *vengas* a la fiesta. (When expressing a wish or desire for someone else, the verb always changes to this special 'subjunctive' form.)
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