Is vamos the correct word to use for "let's go..."?

Question

For the command form, you typically use the nosotros form of the subjunctive. I've been told that the exception is the "ir" verb. Instead of using "vayamos"; use "vamos"

Answer 1

The subjunctive form "vayamos" is not used for commands (or suggestions). This is the only verb that has its own form for this. It is an exception.

"Vámonos" is the counterpart for "irse" (not "ir"), and its meaning is somewhat closer to "Let's leave".

Or "let's get out of here" - Izanoni1, Nov 29, 2010

Answer 2

vámonos

Try having a look at the following links, they might help clear up some of the mystery

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Tip: If you do a search for previous threads using these keywords, you should be able to come up with plenty of hits

Answer 3

Well when I'm in Spain with Spanish people we always say "vamos" for let's go, but I think that vámanos is the way books say to use it. Written and spoken .. hm

That would be "vámonos" - Izanoni1, Nov 29, 2010