Meaning
Encourages someone, expresses impatience, or agrees to something.
Cultural Background
It is the most common interjection in Spain. You will hear it in every city. Mexicans prefer '¡Ándale!' or '¡Vamos!' over '¡Venga!'. Argentines use '¡Dale!' as the primary equivalent. It is understood but less common than in Spain.
Tone matters
The meaning of '¡Venga!' changes entirely based on your tone. Smile for encouragement, frown for impatience.
Regional usage
If you are in Latin America, try using '¡Dale!' instead to sound more local.
Meaning
Encourages someone, expresses impatience, or agrees to something.
Tone matters
The meaning of '¡Venga!' changes entirely based on your tone. Smile for encouragement, frown for impatience.
Regional usage
If you are in Latin America, try using '¡Dale!' instead to sound more local.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct interjection.
—¿Quieres ir al cine? —____, ¡me encanta esa película!
'¡Venga!' is used here to agree to a plan.
Match the situation to the correct usage of '¡Venga!'.
Which situation uses '¡Venga!' for impatience?
Impatience is a core usage of '¡Venga!' when waiting.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises—¿Quieres ir al cine? —____, ¡me encanta esa película!
'¡Venga!' is used here to agree to a plan.
Which situation uses '¡Venga!' for impatience?
Impatience is a core usage of '¡Venga!' when waiting.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if used in a formal setting or with a harsh tone.
No, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
¡Venga ya!
specialized formNo way!
¡Vamos!
synonymLet's go!
¡Dale!
synonymGo ahead / Do it!
¡Ándale!
synonymCome on!
