/kombeˈniɾ/
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Translation
to suit, to be advisable
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Word origin
From Latin convenire ('to come together, agree, be fitting'), formed from con ('together') and venire ('to come'). The same root gives English 'convene' and 'convenient'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- convenire
- English cognates
- convene, convenient
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular spanish-irregular conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | convengo | convine | convenía | convendré | convendría |
| tú | convienes | conviniste | convenías | convendrás | convendrías |
| él/ella/ud. | conviene | convino | convenía | convendrá | convendría |
| nos. | convenimos | convinimos | conveníamos | convendremos | convendríamos |
| vos. | convenís | convinisteis | conveníais | convendréis | convendríais |
| ellos/uds. | convienen | convinieron | convenían | convendrán | convendrían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | convenga | conviniera | conviniese |
| tú | convengas | convinieras | convinieses |
| él/ella/ud. | convenga | conviniera | conviniese |
| nos. | convengamos | conviniéramos | conviniésemos |
| vos. | convengáis | convinierais | convinieseis |
| ellos/uds. | convengan | convinieran | conviniesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | conven |
| ud. | convenga |
| nosotros | convengamos |
| vosotros | convenid |
| uds. | convengan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- conviniendo
- Past participle
- convenido
Examples
.
It is not a good idea for you to go out in this cold.
Ambas .
Both parties managed to agree on a fair price.
.
It would be wise for you to rest before the exam.
.
We agreed to meet on Monday morning.
¿ ?
Is it better for you to pay in cash or by card?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 3: convenir, pop, asistencia and 7 more words.