¿Vienes?
The English phrase "are you coming?" can be translated into Spanish as ¿Vienes?
This phrase is a question used to ask if someone is joining or accompanying the speaker.
Which one should you use?
While English often uses the present continuous "Are you coming?" for immediate actions, Spanish frequently uses the simple present ¿Vienes? to express the same intent.
Did you know?
- The verb venir is often used in the expression me viene bien, which means 'that works for me'. While it uses the root of 'are you coming?', it has nothing to do with physical movement.
- The word venir is a 'sister' to the English word 'venue', as both derive from the Latin root for coming or arriving at a place.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you want to ask if someone is coming to a party or event, you might use the verb ir (to go) instead of venir (to come), depending on whether you are already at the location.
Examples in context
- ¿Viene usted a la reunión de mañana?Are you coming to tomorrow's meeting?
- ¿Está usted viniendo a la conferencia?Are you coming to the conference?
- ¿Vas al concierto esta noche?Are you coming to the concert tonight?
- ¿Te vienes a la fiesta?Are you coming to the party?
- El coche está listo. ¿Vienes?The car is ready. Are you coming?
Example conversation
Sofía is waiting for Javier at the door.
- SofíaJavier, ya estoy lista. ¿Vienes?Javier, I am ready. Are you coming?
- JavierSí, dame un minuto.Yes, give me a minute.
- SofíaDate prisa, que llegamos tarde.Hurry up, we are running late.
- JavierYa voy, Sofía.I'm coming, Sofía.
