Learn Spanish (Latin America): Nosotros salimos contigo hoy.

Nosotros salimos contigo hoy.

We are going out with you today.

Breakdown of Nosotros salimos contigo hoy.

Questions & Answers about Nosotros salimos contigo hoy.

Why is it contigo instead of con tú?

In Spanish, when you combine the preposition con (with) and the informal pronoun tú (you), they merge into a single special word: contigo (with you). You will never say con tú.

The translation says 'We are going out', but isn't salimos just the simple present tense 'We go out'?

Yes, salimos is the simple present tense. However, in Spanish, the simple present is frequently used to talk about actions happening right now or plans for the near future. So, depending on the context, salimos can mean 'we go out', 'we are going out', or 'we are leaving'.

Does the verb salir mean 'to go out' (socially) or 'to leave'?

It means both! Salir is used for physically leaving a place, but also for going out socially. Here, adding contigo (with you) makes it clear that it means going out together on a date or with friends.

Do I have to include Nosotros at the beginning of the sentence?

No, it is optional. Because the verb salimos already tells us the subject is 'we', you can drop it and just say Salimos contigo hoy. Including Nosotros just adds a bit of emphasis to who is doing the action.