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How to Say "we go" in Spanish

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vamos

/BA-mos//'bamos/

VerbA1General
Use 'vamos' when talking about a routine action or a regular habit that 'we' perform.
A group of friends walking together on a path towards a sunny park, representing the action of 'we are going'.

Examples

Todos los domingos vamos al mercado.

Every Sunday we go to the market.

Vamos a la playa mañana si hace buen tiempo.

We are going to the beach tomorrow if the weather is nice.

Normalmente vamos en coche, pero hoy vamos a pie.

Normally we go by car, but today we are going on foot.

Talking About the Future

A super common way to talk about the near future is using 'vamos a' + another verb. For example, 'vamos a comer' means 'we are going to eat'.

'Vamos' vs. 'Vayamos'

Mistake: “Usando 'vayamos' cuando quieres decir 'we go'.”

Correction: Usa 'vamos' para decir lo que está pasando ('We go to the store'). 'Vayamos' es una forma especial para deseos o dudas, como en 'Espero que vayamos' ('I hope that we go').

vayamos

/vah-YAH-mos//baˈʝa.mos/

VerbA2General
Use 'vayamos' to express a desire, suggestion, or necessity for 'us' to go somewhere, often as a call to action (like 'let's go').
A colorful storybook illustration showing two cheerful children, a boy and a girl, holding hands and stepping onto a bright path that leads toward a sunny background, symbolizing the start of a shared journey.

Examples

¡Vayamos al cine esta noche!

Let's go to the cinema tonight!

Espero que no vayamos muy tarde.

I hope that we don't go too late.

No sugiero que vayamos por ese camino, es peligroso.

I don't suggest that we go down that road, it's dangerous.

Dual Role of Vayamos

This single form is used for two main purposes: to suggest 'Let's go' (like a command) AND to express feelings, wishes, or uncertainty about us going (using the special verb form).

Irregularity of Ir

The verb 'ir' (to go) completely changes its root in this form, switching from 'i-' to 'vay-'. You just have to memorize this exception!

Confusing 'Vayamos' and 'Vamos'

Mistake: “When suggesting an action, beginners often say: 'Vamos a la fiesta.'”

Correction: Say '¡Vayamos a la fiesta!' (Let's go to the party!) to make a suggestion. 'Vamos' only means 'We are going' (We habitually go).

Routine vs. Suggestion

Learners often confuse 'vamos' and 'vayamos' by using the suggestion form ('vayamos') for everyday routines. Remember, 'vamos' is for habitual actions ('we go every day'), while 'vayamos' is for proposals or desires ('let's go now/tonight').

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