vamos a

we go to

vamos a(bah-mohs ah)

phrase

1. (used to express a habitual or potential action; first person plural)

a. we go to

En verano vamos a la playa todos los días.

In summer we go to the beach every day.

2. (used to express a specific action in the present; first person plural)

a. we're going to

¿Adónde van? - Vamos a la escuela.

Where are you going? - We're going to school.

3. (used to express a future action; first person plural)

a. we're going to

Esta tarde vamos al cine. ¿Te apuntas?

We're going to the movies this evening. Do you want to come along?

b. we'll go to

Esta Navidad vamos a Nueva York. - ¡Qué envidia!

We'll go to New York at Christmas. - I'm really jealous!

4. (used to express future intention; first person plural)

a. we'll

Cuando nos mudemos a Madrid, vamos a echar mucho de menos a nuestra familia y amigos.

When we move to Madrid, we'll miss our family and friends a lot.

b. we're going to

Creo que vamos a arrepentirnos de no haber aprovechado esta oportunidad.

I think we're going to regret not having taken this opportunity.

5. (imperative; first person plural)

a. let's

¡Vamos a la playa!

Let's go to the beach!