vamos
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of vamos
First recorded in 1855–60; from Portuguese and Spanish, from Latin vādere “to go, walk,” used as the 1st-person plural present and imperative forms of ir “to go”
Example Sentences
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“Si no impulsamos este tipo de ley ahora, en los próximos años vamos a ver más ancianos con problemas de salud, incapaces de trabajar”.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2023
“Sí, vamos, I guess, whatever that means,” her boss replied, prompting both women to share a hearty laugh.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
“We’re going to seize this moment y vamos a hacer historia” — and we’re going to make history.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2022
Diaz looks forward to Klopp's infamous hugs post-match too - the boss has previously joked he shouts "vamos" because he doesn't know what else to say.
From BBC • May 25, 2022
Son, this sonnet brings down mem'ries; and they so stirs me I has to vamos that hurdygurdy to keep my emotions from stampedin' into tears.
From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry
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