Vienen (en. Come)
/ˈvjenen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of arriving at a place from another.
They come from the city.
Ellos vienen de la ciudad.
Indicate an intention to move towards a point.
They are coming to visit us this weekend.
Vienen a visitarnos el fin de semana.
It is used to talk about a near future.
The train comes in five minutes.
El tren viene en cinco minutos.
Etymology
From Latin 'venire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
come and go
It refers to something that is inconsistent or changeable.
vienen y van
come up
It refers to something that is relevant or pertinent in a conversation.
vienen a cuento
Related Words
come
To move or transfer to the place where the speaker is.
venir
arrive
To touch or reach a place.
llegar
Slang Meanings
Colloquial expression to refer to someone who arrives unexpectedly.
When you least expect it, they come to surprise you.
Cuando menos lo esperas, vienen a dar la sorpresa.
Used in an urban context to refer to people coming from a specific neighborhood.
Those come from the south side.
Esos vienen de la zona sur.