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"Venir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to come", and "convenir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to be advisable". Learn more about the difference between "venir" and "convenir" below.
venir(
beh
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neer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to return)
5. (to occur)
a. to get
Me viene sueño en el trabajo después de almorzar.I get drowsy at work after having lunch.
A nosotros nos vino una gripe terrible.We got a terrible flu.
a. to come
Lo mejor está por venir.The best is yet to come.
Ahora viene la escena que me gusta.The scene I like is coming up.
b. next (followed by a timeframe)
La semana que viene estaré trabajando desde casa.I'll be working from home next week.
El año que viene visitaremos Japón.Next year we're traveling to Japan.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Unas largas vacaciones ahora me vendrían bien.A long vacation now would do me nicely.
Estas botas me vendrán bien cuando haya mucha nieve.These boots will come in handy when it's very snowy.
b. to work for
¿Te viene bien reunirnos mañana a las 4 pm?Does meeting at 4 pm tomorrow work for you?
a. to pick up
Avísale a Sofía que sus amigas han venido por ella.Tell Sofia her friends have come to pick her up.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Vino el mensajero a por el contrato?Has the messenger been to pick up the contract?
Venimos a por el perro.We're here to collect the dog.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
venirse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to come
Se vino una tormenta mientras nadábamos en la playa.A storm came upon us when we were swimming at the beach.
El perro se vino sin ser llamado.The dog came without being called.
17. (to return)
18. (colloquial) (sexual)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to come (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Se vino en tan solo unos minutos.She came in just a few minutes.
convenir(
kohm
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beh
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neer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be advisable
Conviene ponerse protector solar para salir a la calle.It's advisable to put on sunscreen before going out in the street.
b. to be a good idea
No conviene que vayas sola por la calle de noche.It's not a good idea for you to walk down the street on your own at night.
c. to be worth
Conviene considerar la posibilidad de hacer ventas en línea.It would be worth considering the possibility of selling online.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Creo que esto es lo que conviene hacer.I think this is what we should do.
Conviene que no se pierda de vista lo que queremos conseguir.We should not lose sight of what we want to achieve.
b. to be convenient
Puedes contactarme cuando te convenga.You can contact me whenever it's convenient for you.
a. to do good
Te conviene guardar reposo unos días más.It would do you good to rest for a few more days.
c. to be in the interest of
No le conviene a la industria farmacéutica que alguien se entere de esto.It isn't in the pharmaceutical industry's interest for anyone to find out about this.
d. to be good for
Esta vida no me conviene. Ya sé que me hace daño.This lifestyle isn't good for me. I know it's harming me.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A Enrique le podría convenir probar estos remedios naturales.Enrique might find it worth his while trying these natural remedies
Me convendría relajarme un poco.I could do with some relaxation.
a. to agree on
Convinimos en la necesidad de luchar contra el cambio climático.We agreed on the need to fight against climate change.
b. to agree to
Los partidos convinieron en adelantar las elecciones unos meses.The parties agreed to delay the elections by a few months.
c. to agree
Todos convinieron en que el turismo representaba la mejor oportunidad de generar empleos en la región.Everyone agreed that tourism offered the best chance of generating employment in the region.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (to arrange)
a. to agree (price or date)
La empresa convino el sueldo con el trabajador antes de firmar el contrato.The company agreed the salary with the employee before the contract was signed.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Horario a convenir entre la empresa y el estudiante.Hours to be agreed between the company and the student.
Vendo libro de segunda mano. Precio a convenir.Second-hand book for sale. Price negotiable.
