vayamos
“vayamos” means “let's go” in Spanish (as a suggestion or command).
let's go, we goAlso: we may go
📝 In Action
¡Vayamos al cine esta noche!
A1Let's go to the cinema tonight!
Espero que no vayamos muy tarde.
A2I hope that we don't go too late.
No sugiero que vayamos por ese camino, es peligroso.
B1I don't suggest that we go down that road, it's dangerous.
Si vayamos de viaje, ¿qué lugares visitamos?
A2If we go on a trip, what places should we visit?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: vayamos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'vayamos' to make a suggestion?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'ir' is one of the most irregular in Spanish because it combines two different Latin verbs: *īre* (meaning 'to go') and *vadere* (meaning 'to walk/proceed'). The 'vayamos' form comes from the *vadere* root, which is why it looks so different from forms like 'iría' or 'vamos'.
First recorded: Pre-Classical Spanish (Old Spanish forms derived from Latin roots)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the simplest way to think about 'vayamos'?
It almost always means 'Let's go.' When you use it in longer sentences, it means 'that we go' and is used when expressing desire, hope, or doubt about the action.
How is 'vayamos' different from 'vamos'?
They are both 'we' forms of 'ir.' 'Vamos' means 'We are going' (simple statement), but 'Vayamos' means 'Let's go' (a suggestion/wish) or 'that we go' (when triggered by a feeling).