volvamos
vohl-VAH-mohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Volvamos a casa, ya es muy tarde.
A1Let's return home, it is already very late.
Es crucial que volvamos a hablar de este tema mañana.
B1It is crucial that we return to talk about this topic tomorrow.
No volvamos a cometer el mismo error, por favor.
A2Let's not make the same mistake again, please.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Function of 'Volvamos'
'Volvamos' works as both a suggestion ('Let's return') and the special verb form needed after expressions of desire or doubt ('I hope that we return').
The 'Nosotros' Imperative
To say 'Let's do X' in Spanish, you use the 'nosotros' form of the present subjunctive. In this case, 'volvamos' means 'Let's return/go back'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Stem Changes
Mistake: "Using *vuelvamos* instead of *volvamos*."
Correction: The verb *volver* changes 'o' to 'ue' in most present forms (vuelvo, vuelves), but the 'we' form (*nosotros*) keeps the original 'o': *volvamos*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Suggesting Action
Use volvamos by itself to make an immediate, friendly suggestion to a group: 'Volvamos a la playa!' (Let's go back to the beach!)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: volvamos
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'volvamos' as a direct suggestion ('Let's...')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'volver' sometimes change to 'vuelvo' but 'volvamos' doesn't change to 'vuelvamos'?
This is a common pattern in Spanish irregular verbs that have a vowel change (like o>ue). The change usually happens only in the 'boot' forms (I, you, he/she, they). The 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms usually keep the original vowel, making them easier to remember.
How do I use 'volvamos' to mean 'Let's do something again'?
You use the structure 'volver a' + infinitive. For example, 'Volvamos a llamar' means 'Let's call again,' or 'Volvamos a leer' means 'Let's read again.' It's a very useful structure!