To suggest a group action ("Let's do something") in Spanish, use the first-person plural (nosotros) command.
Affirmative Commands
Form a nosotros command using the nosotros present subjunctive form. Swap the typical vowel endings:
- For -ar verbs, use -emos (e.g., inflar becomes inflemos).
- For -er and -ir verbs, use -amos (e.g., hacer becomes hagamos).
| Let's inflate the balloons and hang the pennants. | Inflemos los globos y colguemos los banderines. |
| Let's do a craft with this bright glitter. | Hagamos una manualidad con esta purpurina brillante. |
Negative Commands
To say "Let's not," simply place no before the command.
| Let's not attach the pennant here, any place is better. | No enganchemos el banderín aquí, cualquier sitio es mejor. |
| Let's not buy any decoration, let's make the paper lanterns. | No compremos ningún adorno, hagamos los farolillos. |
Adding Pronouns
Attach object pronouns directly to the end of affirmative commands. Add an accent mark to the originally stressed vowel to maintain correct pronunciation (e.g., pongamos + la = pongámosla).
| The red garland is very striking, let's put it here. | La guirnalda roja es muy llamativa, pongámosla aquí. |
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