2026-09-06
Ir vs venir with examples: interactive practice
Practice ir vs venir with interactive examples. Ir usually means moving away from the speaker; venir means moving toward the speaker or reference point.
The short answer
Ir usually describes movement away from the speaker (or away from the reference point). Venir describes movement toward the speaker (or toward the reference point). Tap the examples below to test yourself.
Quick rule
ir (+ a): you are heading somewhere, leaving where you are now (voy a la oficina).
venir (+ a / de): you are approaching the speaker or a shared reference (¿vienes a mi casa?, vengo del trabajo).
Pick ir or venir
Example 1
_____ a la oficina.
I am going to the office.
Example 2
¿_____ a mi casa?
Are you coming to my house?
Example 3
Ahora _____ del trabajo.
I am coming from work now.
Example 4
_____ a casa.
I am going home.
Example 5
¿_____ al mercado conmigo?
Are you coming to the market with me?
Want the full guide?
Read the longer article Ir vs venir: what is the difference in Spanish? for speaker perspective, ir a vs venir de, and more examples.
Practice in sentences
If you want guided, spaced practice for motion verbs like ir and venir in realistic sentences, use LinGoat to train toward and away from the speaker. See how LinGoat works or start practicing.