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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She is among a strong turnout of Hispanic family members, and a chorus of "vamos, vamos!" can be heard as they cheer on the children.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“Todos vamos a envejecer, y lo único que nos va a preocupar es estar sanos y tener un techo y comida”, dijo Villa.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 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
“We said, vamos, let’s go ahead with what we know is possible,” Marín said.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 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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