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How to Say "we come" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “we come” is “venimos” — use 'venimos' when referring to the present tense action of 'we come' or 'we are coming,' often implying movement toward a destination or arrival in the present..

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venimos

veh-NEE-mohs/beˈnimos/

VerbA1movement toward destination
Use 'venimos' when referring to the present tense action of 'we come' or 'we are coming,' often implying movement toward a destination or arrival in the present.
Two figures happily walking on a path towards a distant, welcoming cottage, illustrating 'we come'.

Examples

¿A qué hora venimos a la fiesta?

What time are we coming to the party?

Venimos en tren, no en coche.

We come by train, not by car.

Si venimos tarde, esperadnos.

If we come late, wait for us.

The 'We' Form

This word, 'venimos,' is the 'nosotros' form, meaning 'we.' It's the most regular part of this irregular verb in the present tense.

Movement vs. Location

Use 'venimos' (from the verb 'venir') to describe movement toward a place. Use 'estamos' (from the verb 'estar') to describe where you are right now.

Confusing 'Ir' and 'Venir'

Mistake: “Vamos a verte mañana. (When the listener is the destination.)”

Correction: Venimos a verte mañana. ('Venir' means movement towards the speaker/listener; 'ir' means movement away.)

vinimos

bee-NEE-mohs/biˈnimos/

VerbA1present tense (less common usage, usually habitual)
Use 'vinimos' to describe a completed action in the past, specifically when 'we came' to a place or event at a specific past time.
An illustration depicting three stylized characters standing together just inside the open doorway of a brightly colored, welcoming house, suggesting they have just arrived.

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).

Present vs. Past Tense Confusion

The most common mistake is using 'vinimos' (past tense) when you mean 'venimos' (present tense). Remember that 'venimos' is for 'we come' or 'we are coming' now, while 'vinimos' refers to 'we came' in the past.

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