Inklingo

vamonos

VAH-moh-nohsˈba.mo.nos

vamonos means Let's go in Spanish (Suggesting movement or departure).

Let's go

Also: Come on, Off we go
InterjectionA1fixed phrase (imperative form) ir
Mexico and Central America
A colorful storybook illustration showing two simplistic, smiling human figures running side-by-side down a path, suggesting immediate departure or movement.

📝 In Action

¡Vámonos! La película empieza en cinco minutos.

A1

Let's go! The movie starts in five minutes.

Ya es tarde. Vámonos a casa.

A2

It's already late. Let's go home.

¿Están listos? ¡Vámonos de aquí!

A2

Are you ready? Let's get out of here!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • marchémonos (let's march/go)
  • andemos (let's walk/move)

Common Collocations

  • ¡Vámonos de fiesta!Let's go party!
  • ¡Vámonos ya!Let's go now!

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vamonos" in Spanish:

let's go

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vamonos

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase best captures the urgency and action implied by '¡Vámonos!'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
súpersomos
📚 Etymology

Formed in Spanish by combining the first person plural present subjunctive (used for commands) of the Latin verb 'ire' (to go), which resulted in 'vamos', and attaching the reflexive pronoun 'nos' (us).

First recorded: This construction has been common since the early development of Spanish, following standard rules for command forms.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: vamos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I sometimes hear people say 'Vamos' instead of 'Vámonos'?

Both are used to suggest going, but they have a subtle difference. '¡Vamos!' usually means 'Let's go!' but can also mean 'Come on!' (to encourage). '¡Vámonos!' is specifically used to mean 'Let's leave this place' or 'Let's get moving' and is often more emphatic about departure.

Is 'vámonos' informal or formal?

It is completely neutral and appropriate for almost any situation, though it is most commonly used in casual, everyday conversation.