¡Ven aquí!
command
To call a dog in Spanish, say ¡Ven aquí! In Latin America many people say ¡Ven acá!, and a short ¡Ven! also works.
Meaning: command to a dog to come close (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Ven aquí! | command |
| ¡Ven acá! | command, Latin America |
| ¡Ven! | command, short |
These forms use the informal tú command, which is how people speak to pets. Many owners add the dog's name first, like Rocky, ven aquí.
Which one should you use?
Aquí and acá both mean "here". Acá is more common in Latin America, and aquí is heard everywhere.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use venga, because that is the polite command for usted and is not used with dogs.
Did you know?
- Dogs trained with Spanish commands learn the short sound of ven easily because it is one syllable.
Examples in context
- Ven acá, perrito.Come here, little dog.
- ¡Ven, buen chico!Come, good boy!
Example conversation
Lucas calls his dog Rocky in a park in Santiago.
- Lucas¡Rocky, ven aquí!Rocky, come here!
- Lucas¡Ven acá, vamos a casa!Come here, we are going home!
- Niña¿Es tu perro?Is that your dog?
- LucasSí, se llama Rocky.Yes, his name is Rocky.
