Estemos (en. Let's be)

/esˈtemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates a temporary state or situation.

I hope we are ready for the meeting.

Espero que estemos listos para la reunión.

Expresses a wish or hypothetical situation.

I hope we are on vacation soon.

Ojalá estemos de vacaciones pronto.

Used in situations that require doubt or assumption.

It is likely that we are right.

Es probable que estemos en lo correcto.

From the Latin 'stare', which means 'to be' or 'to stay'.

let’s stay alert

We are aware of what is happening.

estemos atentos

let’s hope we are well

We wish everything is in order.

esperemos que estemos bien

even if we are far away

Despite the distance.

aunque estemos lejos

to be

Verb that indicates a condition or situation.

estar

static

That does not change or move.

estático

stay

Period of time spent in a place.

estancia

Used in informal conversations to express the need to be present.

Let’s be at the party, you can’t miss it!

¡Estemos en la fiesta, no puedes faltar!

Mild sarcasm when referring to a situation of uncertainty.

Yes, let's be sure that will happen.

Sí, estemos seguros de que eso pasará.