Venir
Example: Mis amigos vienen a mi casa esta tarde.
Definition
"Venir" is a verb meaning to move or travel towards the speaker or a specified place. It is used to indicate the action of approaching or arriving, as in the sentence: 'My friends come to my house this afternoon.'
Etymology
The verb "venir" comes from the Latin word 'venire,' which means to come. This root is common in many Romance languages, showing how the idea of movement toward a place has been preserved for centuries. Did you know? The English word 'convene' shares the same root, highlighting the connection between 'coming together' and 'venir.'
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"Venir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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