vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Ir en" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to go by", and "venir de" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to come from". Learn more about the difference between "ir en" and "venir de" below.
ir en(
eer
ehn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
venir de(
beh
-
neer
deh
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to come from
Fui al aeropuerto a recoger a una amiga que venía de Londres.I went to the airport to pick up a friend who was coming from London.
a. to come from
Tus abuelos no son argentinos, ¿verdad? ¿De dónde vienen? - Vienen de España.Your grandparents are not Argentinian, are they? Where do they come from? - They come from Spain.