Confusing 'Let's Start' with 'We Start'

In Spanish, to say 'Let's [do something],' you use the 'nosotros' form of the special verb mood (called the present subjunctive). 'Empecemos' is exactly that—a way to propose an action to your group.

The 'Let's' Form

The infinitive is 'empe**z**ar.' When conjugating verbs that end in -zar before an 'e' (like in 'empecemos'), the 'z' changes to a 'c' to keep the correct 's' sound.

Spelling Change Rule

It's very common to start a proposal with 'Bueno, empecemos...' (Okay, let's start...) or 'Venga, empecemos...' (Come on, let's start...).

Adding Emphasis

Extremely common. Used constantly to initiate an activity or proposal.

Learn how to use 'empecemos' (let's start/let's begin) in Spanish. Detailed guide covering its function as a command/suggestion, usage tips, and full conjugation of the root verb 'empezar'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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