Vengan (en. Come)
/ˈβeŋan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Use of the verb in the subjunctive to express wishes or demands.
I hope they come to the party.
Espero que vengan a la fiesta.
Use of the verb in the subjunctive for uncertain future actions.
If they come, I will gladly receive them.
Si vienen, los recibiré con gusto.
It is used in sentence constructions that require the subjunctive.
It is important that they come to the meeting.
Es importante que ellos vengan a la reunión.
Etymology
From the Latin *venire*, which means 'to come'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let everyone come
an invitation for many people to attend.
que vengan todos
come to me
an expression of welcome or call.
vengan a mí
I hope they come
a phrase expressing the desire for someone to arrive.
espero que vengan
Related Words
to come
action of arriving at a place.
venir
to arrive
acting of reaching a destination.
llegar
to attend
to be present at an event.
asistir
Slang Meanings
To call a group to join an activity.
Come to the grill; we have meat.
Vengan a la parrilla que tenemos carne.
To colloquially invite people to collaborate.
Come help me with the move.
Vengan a ayudarme con la mudanza.