Ven a mí
/ben a mi/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'come to me' is Ven a mí.
Ven a mí is used as a request or command for someone to move toward the speaker.
Which one should you use?
Use Ven a mí if you want the person to move toward your physical location, but use Ven conmigo if you want them to accompany you somewhere else.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person, you use Vengan a mí instead of the singular Ven a mí.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a gesture of beckoning someone with the palm facing up is common, but in some regions, using a single finger to call someone can be seen as an insult reserved for animals.
- While Ven a mí is grammatically correct, it sounds highly poetic or biblical to modern ears. In everyday conversation, a Spanish speaker would simply say Ven or Ven aquí to get someone to approach them.
- Using Ven a mí can sound much more intense or even romantic than the English 'come to me', often implying a sense of longing in Spanish songs.
Examples in context
- ¡John, ven a mí!John, come to me!This sentence shows how to call someone's name before the phrase.Tatoeba #1190121 by marcelostockle, translation #1098116 by cntrational
- Ven a mí.Come to me.This is a simple way to state the command.Tatoeba #6683694 by arh, translation #2245214 by CK
- Aléjate de la ventana y ven a mí.Back away from the window and come to me.This sentence shows how to use the phrase as part of a longer instruction.Tatoeba #10801661 by carlosalberto, translation #10801651 by carlosalberto
Example conversation
María is calling Alejandro from across the room.
- MaríaAlejandro, ven a mí ahora mismo.Alejandro, come to me right now.
- Alejandro¿Qué pasa, María?What's happening, María?
- MaríaTengo algo que mostrarte.I have something to show you.
- AlejandroEstá bien, ya voy.Alright, I'm coming.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.