ven a buscarme
/ben a buskaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come get me" can be translated into Spanish as ven a buscarme.
This phrase is a request for someone to travel to your current location to pick you up and take you somewhere. While the verb buscar literally means "to look for," it is the standard way to express the idea of "picking someone up" in this context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ven a buscarme is composed of ven (come), a (to), buscar (to look for/to seek) and me (me).
Which one should you use?
The form ven a buscarme is used for informal requests, whereas venga a buscarme is used when speaking to someone formally. You may also use ven por mí as an informal alternative to say "come get me."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ven a buscarme uses the informal imperative (tú) command.
Did you know?
- If you are being picked up in a car, you might use the phrase pasa por mí instead of ven a buscarme. This uses the verb pasar, which literally means 'to pass by', implying the driver is stopping briefly on their route.
- In certain contexts, using ven por mí can sound like a plea for rescue rather than a request for a ride.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the choice between using buscar or pasar depends largely on whether the person is making a special trip just for you or picking you up while already traveling.
Examples in context
- Ven a buscarme.Come get me.This example shows how to use the phrase ven a buscarme.Tatoeba #3439126 by aurofima, translation #2245197 by CK
- Señor García, ¿podría por favor venir a buscarme al aeropuerto?Mr. García, could you please come and pick me up at the airport?
- Srta. Rodríguez, ¿puede por favor venir a recogerme a las 5 pm?Miss Rodríguez, could you please come and pick me up at 5 pm?
- ¡Hola Juan! Estoy en la esquina. ¿Puedes venir a buscarme?Hi Juan! I'm on the corner. Can you come and get me?
- Hola Carmen, estoy en la calle principal. ¿Puedes venir por mí?Hi Carmen, I'm on the main street. Can you come get me?
- Estoy aquí, ¿puedes venir a buscarme?I'm here, can you come and get me?
- Necesito que alguien me recoja.I need someone to pick me up.
- Por favor, pasa a buscarme.Please, swing by and pick me up.
- No tengo transporte, ¿me puedes venir a buscar?I don't have transportation, can you come and get me?
- Ven a buscarme a la estación.Come get me at the station.
- Por favor, ven a buscarme cuando salgas del trabajo.Please, come get me when you leave work.
Example conversation
Daniel is waiting for Lucía outside his office.
- DanielYa salí. Ven a buscarme, por favor.I already left. Come get me, please.
- LucíaEstoy en camino, Daniel.I am on my way, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, te espero en la esquina.Thanks, I'll wait for you on the corner.
- LucíaPerfecto, llego en cinco minutos.Perfect, I'll be there in five minutes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
