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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“Aqui vamos a aprender,” they said, joking that he was going to get a different kind of education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
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
“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
It's either vamos or shoot up pore Coyote; an' as Peets couldn't do the latter, his only alternative is to go scatterin' as I states.
From Wolfville Nights by Alfred Henry Lewis
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