Venga (en. Come)

/ˈbeŋga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression used to invite or encourage someone to do something.
Come on, cheer up and come with us to the movies!
¡Venga, anímate y ven con nosotros al cine!
Used to express disbelief or surprise.
Did you really do that? Come on, I can't believe it!
¿De verdad hiciste eso? ¡Venga, no me lo puedo creer!
Colloquial use to start a conversation or action.
Come on, tell me what happened at the party.
Venga, cuéntame qué pasó en la fiesta.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'venire' which means to come.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Come on
Expression that indicates disbelief at what has just been heard.
Venga ya
Come see
Invitation for someone to come and observe something.
Venga a ver
Please come
Expression used to request something in a kinder manner.
Venga por favor

Related Words

come
Move towards the place where the speaker is.
venir
come (past participle)
That has arrived or reached a place.
venido
invent
Create or imagine something new.
inventar

Slang Meanings

Used as a synonym for 'let's go'.
Come on! Let's go to the beach.
¡Venga! Vamos a la playa.
Expression of frustration.
Come on, enough with the excuses!
¡Venga, ya basta de excusas!