vir
infinitive
The Portuguese verb for "come" is vir. In Brazil the informal command is vem, as in Vem cá! It is also called venha.
Meaning: to move toward the speaker (verb)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| vir | infinitive |
| vem | informal command, Brazil |
| venha | polite command |
Say Vem cá to call someone over. Venha is the more polite or formal command, used with o senhor or a senhora.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is irregular, so eu venho means "I come" and ele vem means "he comes".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Learners mix up vir (come) and ir (go). Vir moves toward the speaker and ir moves away.
Did you know?
- Vem is also used in song titles and chants across Brazil, as in a football crowd calling a team.
Examples in context
- Vem cá, por favor.Come here, please.
- Venha amanhã, às nove.Come tomorrow at nine.
- Eu venho de São Paulo.I come from São Paulo.
Example conversation
Dona Lúcia calls her neighbor Pedro to the gate in Campinas.
- Dona LúciaPedro, vem cá!Pedro, come here!
- PedroJá vou, dona Lúcia.I am coming, Mrs. Lúcia.
- Dona LúciaVenha tomar um café.Come have a coffee.
