Viniese (en. Came)

/biˈniese/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the action of reaching or attending a place.

If he/she came, I would have the chance to talk to him/her.

Si viniese, tendría la oportunidad de hablar con él.

Used to express a hypothetical condition.

I would be surprised if someone famous came to that party.

Me sorprendería si a esa fiesta viniese alguien famoso.

Subjunctive form that reflects doubt or desire.

I wish he/she would come visit us this weekend.

Ojalá que viniese a visitarnos este fin de semana.

From the verb venir, from the Latin 'venire'.

If he/she came to the party

Expresses the desire for someone to attend an event.

Si viniese a la fiesta

I hope he/she comes soon

Manifest the longing for someone to arrive quickly.

Ojalá viniese pronto

If only he/she came a little

Indicates that a small presence would be enough.

Si sólo viniese un poco

venir

To attend a place.

venir

venida

The action or effect of coming.

venida

viniendo

Gerund of venir, indicates action in progress.

viniendo

Expression indicating surprise at someone's arrival.

I can't believe he/she came, it's crazy!

¡No puedo creer que viniese, es una locura!

Used in informal situations to refer to an unexpected visit.

He/she came to take a look at the house and stayed longer than we thought.

Viniese a dar un vistazo a la casa y se quedó más tiempo del que pensábamos.