There’re many differences between English and Spanish, that’s not big news. But I think the most painful differences are those that complicate things that are simple in the other:
In Spanish, you’ll need the first-person plural form of the subjunctive mood.
Here are some everyday examples you’ll likely need sooner or later:
- Let’s go – Vamos.
- Let’s talk – Hablemos.
- Let’s eat – Comamos.
- Let’s drink – Tomemos algo.
- Let’s buy [something] – Compremos [x]
- Let’s call [someone] – Llamemos a [alguien].
- Let’s make love – Hagamos el amor.
- Let’s go for a walk – Salgamos a caminar.
- Let’s see – Veamos.
- Let’s leave – Vámonos.
- Let’s get started – Empecemos.
- Let’s wait – Esperemos.
- Let’s go out – Salgamos de acá.
- Let’s take a break – Descansemos un rato.
- Let’s try – Intentemos / Probemos.
- Let’s dance – Bailemos.
- Let’s stay here – Quedémonos acá.
- Let’s stop here – Paremos acá.
- Let’s play – Juguemos.
- Let’s work – Trabajemos.
There’s no Rioplatense Spanish magic involved here. This is just standard Spanish rules.
Good luck in making plans and persuading your friends!
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