¿vienes a casa?
The English phrase "are you coming home?" is translated into Spanish as ¿vienes a casa?
This phrase is used to ask if someone is returning to their place of residence. In Spanish, you use the verb venir (to come) instead of ir (to go) if you are already at the home that is being discussed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ¿vienes a casa? uses the second-person singular tú conjugation. For formal situations, use the third-person singular conjugation viene to address someone as usted.
Did you know?
- In some regions, a person might answer ¿vienes a casa? by saying ya voy, which literally means 'I am already going'. To an English speaker, this sounds like they are leaving, but in Spanish, it confirms they are on their way to the speaker.
- While casa means 'home', the Latin root of the word originally referred specifically to a 'cottage' or a small rural hut. Over time, it evolved to cover every type of residence from a shack to a palace.
- In Spanish, the concept of 'home' is often expressed through the word casa, which can also mean 'house' or 'firm' depending on the business context.
Examples in context
- María, ¿vas a venir a casa esta noche?María, are you coming home tonight?
- Oye, ¿vas a volver a casa después del trabajo?Hey, are you coming back home after work?
- Ana, ¿vas a venir a casa antes de la cena?Ana, are you coming home before dinner?
- Sí, voy para allá.Yes, I'm on my way there.
Example conversation
Alejandro calls María on her mobile phone.
- AlejandroHola, ¿vienes a casa?Hi, are you coming home?
- MaríaSí, salgo ahora mismo.Yes, I'm leaving right now.
- Alejandro¿Quieres que cocine algo?Do you want me to cook something?
- MaríaNo, gracias, Alejandro.No, thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, casa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
