Ven aquí. If you’re teaching or learning Spanish, here are the common, natural options for "come here," plus brief notes on when to use them:
- Ven aquí — standard, direct command. Use with someone you’re familiar with in casual situations.
- Ven acá — very common in many Latin American countries; informal and friendly. Often heard in everyday speech.
- Venga aquí — formal command. Used with someone you want to show respect or with strangers in formal contexts.
- Vengan aquí — plural or formal plural form of “come here,” used to address more than one person or in formal situations.
If you’re indicating “come over here” specifically, Ven para acá is also widely used and understood, with Ven aquí/ Ven acá both common depending on region. Pronunciation tips:
- Ven = “ven” (rhymes with “when” but with a short, clipped end)
- Aquí = “ah-KEE”
- Acá = “AH-kah”
- Venga = “BEN-ga” (formal command)
- Vengan = “BEN-gan” (plural/formal)
Usage note:
- In Spain you’ll often hear Ven aquí or Ven acá in informal contexts; in many parts of Latin America, Ven para acá is very common and friendly.
- For a negative command, switch to the subjunctive: No vengas aquí (singular informal), No venga aquí (singular formal), No vengan aquí (plural).
Would you like a quick example dialog or a printable cheat sheet with these forms and regional notes?
