How to Say "we came" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we came” is “vinimos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Vinimos a la reunión a las tres en punto.
We came to the meeting at three o'clock sharp.
Todos los veranos vinimos a esta playa.
Every summer we come to this beach. (Present tense usage)
Si vinimos de tan lejos, tenemos que aprovechar el tiempo.
Since we came from so far away, we have to make the most of the time.
Action Completed in the Past
In its most common use, 'vinimos' means 'we came' or 'we arrived.' It describes an action that started and finished completely at a specific moment in the past.
A Dual-Purpose Form
Be careful! 'Vinimos' is the 'we' form in both the simple past (Preterite) and the present tense (Present Indicative). You must look at the context or time words (like 'yesterday' or 'always') to know which one is intended.
Confusing Past and Imperfect
Mistake: “Using 'veníamos' when referring to a single, finished arrival ('We came yesterday').”
Correction: Use 'vinimos' (simple past) for single, completed events: 'Vinimos tarde' (We came late). Use 'veníamos' (imperfect) only for habitual or ongoing past actions: 'Siempre veníamos aquí' (We always used to come here).
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.