Indicative vs. Subjunctive

In Spanish, the way to say 'Let's...' (a suggestion for 'us') is to use the 'nosotros' form of the special Subjunctive verb form. So, 'salgamos' means 'Let's leave/go out'.

The 'Let's' Command

You must use 'salgamos' (the special verb form) when the first part of the sentence expresses a wish, doubt, or necessity for the group: 'Quiero que salgamos' (I want us to leave).

Subjunctive Use

The 'g' in 'salgamos' comes from the irregular 'yo' form of the verb: 'yo salgo' (I leave). Almost all verbs irregular in the 'yo' form keep that irregularity across the entire special Subjunctive form.

Irregularity Tip

To add urgency to the suggestion, often use 'ya': '¡Salgamos ya!' (Let's leave right now!).

Adding 'Ya'

A highly frequent form of the verb 'salir,' used daily for making suggestions or expressing necessity/desire for a group (us) to leave or go out.

Learn the Spanish verb form 'salgamos,' meaning 'let's leave' or 'that we leave.' Includes full conjugation of the irregular verb 'salir,' examples, and tips for using the 'nosotros' command form.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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