ven a verme
/ben a beɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come see me" is translated into Spanish as ven a verme.
This phrase is used as an invitation for someone to visit the speaker at their current location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ven a verme is composed of the imperative ven (come), the preposition a (to) and the verb ver combined with the object pronoun me (to see me). It can be translated literally as "come to see me".
Which one should you use?
Ven a verme is the informal version. If you are inviting more than one person to come see you, use vengan a verme.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use venga a verme for the formal singular "you" and vengan a verme for the plural "you".
Did you know?
- In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, the word verme might be pronounced almost like 'ver-me', but the word for 'worm' in Spanish, verme, is actually a homograph of the Latin-derived 'vermis' that looks identical to the ending of your phrase.
- While ven a verme is a friendly invitation, switching to the formal venga a verme with a close friend can sound like you are being sarcastic or pretending to be a stranger.
- In some Caribbean dialects, the 'r' in the infinitive 'ver' might be softened or dropped in speech, making the phrase sound more like 'ven a veme'.
Examples in context
- Ven a verme.Come see me.This sentence is useful for the basic command ven a verme.Tatoeba #580933 by Shishir, translation #2245212 by CK
- Por favor ven a verme mañana.Please come see me tomorrow.This sentence is useful for adding a polite request and a time element to the phrase ven a verme.Tatoeba #336310 by kylecito, translation #453650 by CM
- Ven a verme a la oficina.Come see me at the office.
Example conversation
Javier is calling Elena to invite her to his place.
- JavierHola Elena, ven a verme esta tarde.Hello Elena, come see me this afternoon.
- Elena¿A qué hora te viene bien?What time works for you?
- JavierPuedes venir a las seis.You can come at six.
- ElenaPerfecto, allí estaré.Perfect, I will be there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, verme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
