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How to Say "Come here" in Italian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Vieni qui
"Come here" in Italian 路 say it like vee-eh-nee kwee

The most natural way to say "Come here" in Italian is Vieni qui. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Avvicinati
used when inviting someone to come closer
Fai un passo avanti
used in a more formal context, meaning 'take a step forward'

When to use it

You can use 'Vieni qui' when you want someone to come closer to you. It is a casual and friendly way to invite someone. This phrase is commonly used among friends and family. In more formal situations, you might choose a different variant.

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Examples in Italian

ItalianEnglish
Vieni qui, voglio mostrarti qualcosa.Come here, I want to show you something.
Vieni qui e ascolta.Come here and listen.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'Andare' instead of 'Vieni', which means 'to go' instead of 'to come'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Vieni qui, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Italian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Vieni qui' formal?

'Vieni qui' is informal and should be used in casual settings.

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