Ven aquí
/ben aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Spanish as Ven aquí.
Which one should you use?
While Ven aquí is an informal way to say come here, Acércate is an informal phrase that is similar in meaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing more than one person, use Vengan aquí. To maintain a formal or respectful tone, use Venga aquí rather than Ven aquí.
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish dialects, the phrase Ven aquí can be used sarcastically to challenge someone to a confrontation, similar to saying 'come over here and try it'.
- The word aquí is actually a linguistic 'mash-up' of two separate Latin words, eccum meaning 'this' and hīc meaning 'here'.
- While ven aquí is a command, it can sound quite harsh or bossy if used with a stranger, even if you use the formal venga aquí.
Examples in context
- Ven aquí y ayuda.Come here and help.This example shows the use of Ven aquí to ask for help.Tatoeba #1229896 by wallebot, translation #3100621 by mhenderson5
- Ven aquí y ayúdame.Come here and help me.Tatoeba #842241 by Shishir, translation #61596 by CK
- Ven aquí y siéntate.Come here and sit down.This example shows the use of Ven aquí followed by an instruction to sit down.Tatoeba #2149095 by Shishir, translation #1860747 by CK
- Señor García, por favor, venga aquíMr. García, please come here
- Doctora Ramírez, acérquese por favorDoctor Ramírez, please come closer
- Ana, ven aquí, tengo una sorpresaAna, come here, I have a surprise
- Hijo, ven aquí y dame un abrazoSon, come here and give me a hug
- Por favor, acércate y echa un vistazo a estoPlease come closer and take a look at this
- Venga aquí, tenemos algo importante que discutirCome here, we have something important to discuss
- Amigos, venid aquí, quiero mostraros algoFriends, come here, I want to show you something
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía calls Mateo over to see something in the garden.
- SofíaVen aquí, Mateo.Come here, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Qué pasa, Sofía?What's happening, Sofía?
- SofíaMira este pájaro.Look at this bird.
- MateoEs muy bonito.It is very beautiful.
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.
