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If you’re in a hurry, feeling excited about a new plan, or you’re celebrating a success, expressions like ¡Vamos! (Let’s go!) will get people going.
If you’re looking specifically for ways to cheer on your favorite soccer team, there are many enthusiastic ways to say “let’s go” in Spanish. You may even hear some Spanish slang for “let’s go” that varies from country to country.
Suggest a plan with vamos (let’s go)
Vamos (let’s go) is the most common way to suggest a plan or activity. Imagine you’re out with friends and you’re getting hungry. You might want to suggest you all head out to get some food. You’d say vamos a comer (let’s go eat) in Spanish. You could also phrase it as a question or exclaim it with enthusiasm.
Don’t forget to punctuate correctly when writing. The Spanish upside down question mark and the Spanish upside down exclamation point will help you communicate the tone.
- Vamos al parque.= Let’s go to the park.
- ¿Vamos a Rusia el mes que viene? = Let’s go to Russia next month.
- ¡Vamos a hacer esquí de fondo! = Let’s go cross-country skiing!
When you say vamos you’re literally saying “we go.” It’s the nosotros form of ir, the verb “to go” in Spanish.
Say vamos when you’re ready to go
You can say vamos when you’re ready to leave as well. One way is to specifically say vamos a casa (let’s go home) in Spanish, or say it even more simply.
- ¡Vamos! = Let’s go!
- ¿Listo? = Are you ready?
- Sí, estoy listo. Vamos. = Yes, I’m ready. Let’s go.
Having practiced your conversation about dinner in Spanish, you’re ready to head to the restaurant. As you make your way there, imagine someone is dragging their feet a bit and you want to hurry them along. You might try an expression with a bit more flair, like:
- Vale, venga ya! = Ok, come on, let’s go. (common in Spain)
- ¡Date prisa! = Hurry up!
Try a casual vámonos when leaving
You can also say vámonos (let’s leave) to express your desire to depart a location.
- Bueno, vámonos. = Ok, let’s go/let’s leave.
The meaning is similar to vamos but it comes from the verb irse, which is closer in meaning to “to leave.” It’s also slightly less formal.
Shout ‘let’s go’ in Spanish to cheer someone on
Imagine you’re at a partido de fútbol (soccer match) and you want to cheer on your favorite equipo (team). You’ll need to know how to say “let’s go” in Spanish, among other words of encouragement, to show your support.
When you’re caught up in the enthusiasm of a soccer match, don’t worry about choosing the perfect expression. Even among native speakers there’s a rich variety of ways to cheer. You’re sure to fit right in if you listen to what those around you are shouting. In the table, there are a few expressions for “let’s go” you can try, including some regional variations.
| Spanish | Literal Translation | How it’s used |
| ¡A por ello! | Go for it! | Common in Spain |
| ¡Ánimo! | Spirit! | Encouragement not to give up |
| ¡Bravo! | Well done! | Cheer of approval and congratulations |
| ¡Dale! | Go! Do it! | Encouragement common South America |
| ¡Eso!/¡Eso es! | That’s it! | Cheer of approval common in Mexico and Colombia |
| ¡Olé, olé, olé, olé! | Hurrah! | Cheer of excitement and approval |
| ¡Órale! | Let’s go! Alright! | Cheer of approval common in Mexico (it has other meanings in other contexts) |
| ¡Vamos! | Let’s go! | General encouragement |
| ¡Vamo’arriba! | Let’s go up! | Often in Uruguay |
| ¡Venga! | Let’s go! | Common in Spain |
| ¡Viva ___! | Long live ___! | Let’s go (team name) |
Knowing how and when to say vamos and similar expressions comes with cultural understanding and exposure to authentic contexts.
If you’re not able to travel or converse with native speakers, part of how Rosetta Stone works is to introduce learners to these kinds of expressions within natural-sounding conversations and situations. You can also take advantage of Rosetta Stone’s expert tutors who can give you a glimpse of how they say “let’s go” in Spanish.
Key takeaways for saying ‘let’s go’ in Spanish
Embrace exciting experiences in your new language with expressions that mean “let’s go.”
- Suggest fun plans with vamos followed by a location or activity.
- Try vámonos when you’re ready to depart your current location and move on to the next activity.
- Expressions like ¡Venga! are often specific to a country and are great for encouraging a team or a friend
- Listen to others as they cheer with enthusiasm when things go well to learn expressions like ¡Vamo’arriba!
