Vámonos (en. Let's go)

[ˈbamonos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb 'to go' in the first person plural of the imperative, used to suggest or demand that a group leave or move.
Let's go now or we'll be late!
¡Vámonos ya o llegaremos tarde!
Used to motivate a group to start an activity or a trip.
The party is starting, let's go have fun.
La fiesta está empezando, vámonos a divertirnos.
Expression that can convey hurry or urgency.
Let's go, the train won't wait for us!
¡Vámonos, el tren no nos espera!

Etymology

From the plural form of the imperative of the verb 'to go', which comes from the Latin 'ire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's get out of here!
Expression indicating the intention to leave a place.
¡Vámonos de aquí!
Let's go quickly
A call to act urgently.
Vámonos rápido
Let's go party!
Invitation to attend a celebration or joyful event.
¡Vámonos de fiesta!

Related Words

to leave
To start a journey.
partir
to depart
Movement towards another place with the intention of not returning.
irse
to exit
Leaving a place to head to another.
salir

Slang Meanings

Expression to start a trip or adventure.
When school was over, she said: 'Let's go to the beach!'
Cuando terminó la escuela, dijo: '¡Vámonos a la playa!'
Used in a context of impatience or hurry.
'It's late, let's go!' she shouted before the movie.
'Ya es tarde, ¡vámonos!' gritó antes de la película.