¡Ven!
command
The command for "come" to a dog is ¡Ven! It is short, which is good for training. Many owners combine it with the dog's name, as in Luna, ven. It is also called ¡Ven aquí! and ¡Vamos!
Meaning: command to a dog to come (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Ven! | command |
| ¡Ven aquí! | command |
| ¡Vamos! | command, let's go |
Ven comes from the verb venir and is the informal command. Use a clear, happy voice and follow with ¡Muy bien! as a reward.
Which one should you use?
¡Vamos! means "let's go" and invites the dog to walk with you. ¡Ven! asks the dog to come to you.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse ven with ve, which means "go" and is the command from the verb ir.
Did you know?
- The Spanish commands ven and ve sound similar but mean opposite things, "come" and "go".
Examples in context
- ¡Luna, ven!Luna, come!
- ¡Ven, muy bien!Come, very good!
- ¡Vamos al parque!Let's go to the park!
Example conversation
Marina trains her puppy Luna in the garden in Valencia.
- MarinaLuna, ven.Luna, come.
- Marina¡Muy bien, Luna!Very good, Luna!
- Hijo¿Puedo darle el premio?Can I give her the treat?
- MarinaSí, toma.Yes, here.
