aquí vamos
/aki bamos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'here we go' can be translated into Spanish as aquí vamos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico, the casual phrase ¡Vamos pues! is used to mean 'here we go'.
Did you know?
- The word vamos is derived from a Latin subjunctive form rather than an indicative one.
- In a sporting context, a Spanish speaker might shout ¡Vamos! repeatedly to signal a win, even if they are standing perfectly still.
- If you want to say 'here we go' with a sense of 'let us go' in a more formal or hypothetical way, you would use the subjunctive form vayamos instead of vamos.
Examples in context
- Aquí vamos.Here we go.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use aquí vamos in a simple context.Tatoeba #1357504 by marcelostockle, translation #54243 by CK
- ¡Vamos allá! ¡Listos para disfrutar de la fiesta!Here we go! Ready to enjoy the party!
- ¡Vamos pues! La comida está lista.Here we go! The food is ready.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are starting a race together.
- ElenaEstás listo, Mateo?Are you ready, Mateo?
- MateoSí, estoy muy listo.Yes, I am very ready.
- Elena¡Tres, dos, uno… aquí vamos!Three, two, one… here we go!
- Mateo¡A correr!Let's run!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, vamos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
