Desde luego, puedes venir.

to be able to

Breakdown of Desde luego, puedes venir.

• venir: to come
• desde luego: of course

Questions & Answers about Desde luego, puedes venir.

What does desde luego mean here, and is it a fixed expression?

Yes. Desde luego is a very common fixed expression meaning of course, certainly, or sure.

In Desde luego, puedes venir, it adds a reassuring, positive tone: Of course, you can come.

Although the literal pieces are desde = from and luego = later/then, you should learn desde luego as one expression, not by translating each word separately.

Is desde luego common in Spain?

Yes, it is very natural in Spain and quite common in everyday speech.

In Spain, speakers often use desde luego to strongly agree, confirm something, or show that something is obvious. Depending on tone, it can sound:

• warm and friendly
• firm
• emphatic

For example:

• —¿Puedo ir? —Desde luego.
• —¿Es importante? —Desde luego.

Why is there a comma after desde luego?

The comma separates the introductory expression desde luego from the main clause puedes venir.

This is very common in Spanish when a phrase like desde luego, claro, por supuesto, or sin duda comes at the beginning of a sentence.

So:

• Desde luego, puedes venir. = natural
• Without the comma, it would look less standard in writing

In speech, there is usually a small pause there too.