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vamos

American

[vah-mohs] / ˈvɑ moʊs /

interjection

let’s go! (used as an exclamation of encouragement or exhortation).

Vamos, amigos!

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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Alcaraz relieved his tension with a visceral "vamos" when he held for 6-5 and he then pounced to take the opening set.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

“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

“Nos vamos a revolucionar el mundo de la atención médical de Mexico,” said Rafael Colin, director of the five-year bachelor’s degree program at Universidad Intercultural del Estado de México.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 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

Now you vamos outa here and get down there in the audience, if you don't want me to get the fidgets and spoil something.

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.

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