B1 Spanish grammar

Nosotros Commands in Spanish: Hagamos and Vámonos

Nosotros commands express let's. They normally use present subjunctive nosotros forms, with no before negative suggestions and special spelling when reflexive nos attaches.

nosotros commands Spanish: Use nosotros subjunctive forms

Use a present subjunctive nosotros form to suggest a shared action.

Hablemos con Ana.

Let's speak with Ana.Hablemos includes the speaker and listeners.

Quick check

Let's eat.

Put no before a negative suggestion

Negative nosotros commands use no plus the same subjunctive form, with pronouns before the verb.

No salgamos todavía.

Let's not leave yet.No negates salgamos.

Drop s before attaching nos

Affirmative reflexive nosotros commands drop the final -s before nos; irse conventionally gives vámonos.

Sentémonos aquí.

Let's sit here.Sentemos loses s before nos and gains the stress-preserving accent.

Common mistakes

Hablamos con Ana. (suggestion intended)

Hablemos con Ana.

The command uses the subjunctive form.

No salimos todavía. (command intended)

No salgamos todavía.

The suggestion needs subjunctive.

Sentémosnos aquí.

Sentémonos aquí.

Drop the final s before nos.

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Nosotros commands FAQ

What does nosotros commands cover?

Nosotros commands express let's. They normally use present subjunctive nosotros forms, with no before negative suggestions and special spelling when reflexive nos attaches.

What is the first rule to remember?

Use a present subjunctive nosotros form to suggest a shared action.

What is another important B1 pattern?

Negative nosotros commands use no plus the same subjunctive form, with pronouns before the verb.

How can I practise nosotros commands Spanish?

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