Ven aquí
/ben aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'come over here' is translated into Spanish as Ven aquí.
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to move from their current location to where the speaker is.
Which one should you use?
The single word Ven is often used alone as a command to mean 'Come' or 'Come over', whereas Ven aquí specifically means 'Come here'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American dialects, acá is frequently used instead of aquí in the phrase Ven acá.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group of people, use the plural form Vengan aquí.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone with Ven aquí while making a beckoning gesture with the palm up is standard, but using a finger to curl someone toward you can be seen as rude or condescending.
- In some regions, if a parent says Ven aquí in a very slow and deliberate tone, it is a cultural signal that the child is in trouble, regardless of the literal meaning.
- The word aquí actually comes from a Vulgar Latin phrase eccum hīc, which combined the words for 'this' and 'here'.
Examples in context
- Ven aquí y ayúdame.Come over here and help me.This sentence shows how to use Ven aquí when asking for assistance.Tatoeba #842241 by Shishir, translation #2986073 by CK
- Ven aquí y únetenos.Come over here and join us.This sentence demonstrates using Ven aquí to invite someone to join a group.Tatoeba #1351446 by marcelostockle, translation #61465 by CK
- Ven aquí cerca, Tom.Come over here, Tom.This sentence shows how to use Ven aquí when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #3603157 by ficion, translation #3371177 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿puede venir aquí, por favor?Excuse me, can you come over here, please?
- Señor, ¿puede acercarse por favor? Necesito hablar con usted.Sir, can you come over here please? I need to talk to you.
- ¡Ven para acá! Necesito que me ayudes con esto.Come over here! I need you to help me with this.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is in the kitchen and needs help with something.
- JavierLucía, ven aquí un momento.Lucía, come over here for a moment.
- Lucía¿Qué pasa, Javier?What's happening, Javier?
- JavierNo puedo abrir este frasco.I can't open this jar.
- LucíaDéjame ayudarte con eso.Let me help you with that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
