Ir vs Venir

Ir vs. Venir / Go vs. Come

In this lesson, we will explore the differences between the Spanish verbs 'ir' (to go) and 'venir' (to come) and how to use them in sentences.

By Gabriel Contreras

Explanation of "Ir" and "Venir"
Important Notes

• "The verb 'ir' is used to indicate movement away from the speaker. For example: 'Voy a la tienda' (I go to the store)."

• "The verb 'venir' indicates movement toward the speaker. For example: 'Vengo a la escuela' (I come to school)."

• "Remember, 'ir' is used when you are going somewhere, while 'venir' is used when someone is coming to you."

Conjugación

• "Vienes a mi casa." (You come to my house.)

• "Ellos vienen del cine." (They come from the cinema.)

Examples with "venir"

• "Voy al parque." (I go to the park.)

• "Vamos a la playa." (We go to the beach.)

Examples with "ir"

Examples in context

​El chico va a la esuela

La chica viene de la escuela

Match

Match the conjugation of the verb "ir"

• Yo

• Tú

• él/ella/usted

• Nosotros

• Ellas/ellos/ ustedes

voy

vas

va

vamos

van

• voy

• vas

• va

• vamos

• van

Match

Match the conjugation of the verb "venir"

• Yo

• Tú

• él/ella/usted

• Nosotros

• Ellas/ellos/ ustedes

vengo

vienes

viene

venimos

vienen

• vengo

• vienes

• viene

• venimos

• vienen

Let's practice verb "IR"

First we will exercise verb "ir", then verb "venir" and then mix them

Multiple Choice

Tú ____ a la escuela

• voy

• vas

• va

• vamos

• vienen

Multiple Choice

Nosotros ____ al parque.

• voy

• vas

• va

• vamos

• vienen

Multiple Choice

Usted ____ al cine.

• voy

• vas

• va

• vamos

• vienen

Let's practice now verb "Venir"

Multiple Choice

Yo ____ de la casa

• vengo

• vienes

• viene

• venimos

• vienen

Multiple Choice

Ella ____ del colegio.

• vengo

• vienes

• viene

• venimos

• vienen

Multiple Choice

Ustedes ____ de Canadá.

• vengo

• vienes

• viene

• venimos

• vienen

Sometimes both verbs suit a sentence and they will have different meaning. The next sentences have two options. Choose both options and then answer the open ended question

Multiple Select

Nosotros ______ a la fiesta

• vamos

• van

• venimos

• vienen

• va

Multiple Select

Tú ______ al colegio.

• van

• vienes

• venimos

• vienes

• va

Multiple Select

Yo ______ a Colombia.

• voy

• vengo

Open Ended

Explain why both 'voy' and 'vengo' could be correct answers for the sentence "Yo ______ a Colombia." Consider when each verb form might be used.

Poll

Do you feel confident in choosing the correct verb conjugation for different subjects and contexts in Spanish?

• Yes, I fully understand and can apply the conjugations correctly.

• I'm mostly confident, but sometimes I make mistakes.

• I understand the basics, but I need more practice.

• No, I find it confusing and need more explanations.