Spanish Phrase
El lunes a las 10 me viene bien.
Meaning
This phrase is used to confirm that a proposed time and day are convenient for your schedule. It employs the verb 'venir' in a figurative sense to mean 'to suit' or 'to be convenient'.
When to use
Use this phrase when finalizing plans for meetings, appointments, or social gatherings. It is a polite and natural way to accept a suggested time slot.
✦Grammar Breakdown
El lunesa las 10me vienebien
El lunes
Days of the week are masculine in Spanish and use the definite article 'el' instead of a preposition like 'on'.
a las 10
Use the preposition 'a' followed by 'las' and the hour to indicate a specific time.
me viene
The verb 'venir' combined with the indirect object pronoun 'me' functions like 'to suit me'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Podemos vernos para tomar un café el lunes a las 10?
Can we meet for a coffee on Monday at 10?
Sí, el lunes a las 10 me viene bien.
Yes, Monday at 10 works for me.
✕Common Mistakes
El lunes a las 10 es bien para mí.
In Spanish, we express convenience using 'venir bien' or 'ir bien' rather than 'ser bien'.
En el lunes a las 10 me viene bien.
Do not use 'en' before days of the week; the definite article 'el' is sufficient to indicate 'on'.
↔Alternatives
Me va bien el lunes a las 10.
Monday at 10 goes well for me.
Me parece perfecto.
That sounds perfect to me.
Estoy libre a esa hora.
I am free at that time.
Cultural Tip
While punctuality varies across the Spanish-speaking world, using this phrase shows a clear commitment to a time. In Spain and parts of Latin America, 'a las 10' for a meeting usually implies AM, whereas for a dinner it would imply PM.