Avancemos

Avancemos is a Spanish term that translates to “let us advance” or “let’s move forward.” In grammar, avancemos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the verb avanzar (we advance), and it is also used as the inclusive imperative expression “let’s advance.” It appears in exhortations and proposals, especially in formal or instructional contexts, and can stand alone as a call to proceed.

In everyday language, avancemos can be found in phrases such as “Avancemos con el proyecto” (Let’s move forward with the project). It is formed from the prefix ar- and the present subjunctive endings for the nosotros form, reflecting the Spanish tendency to express collective action through subjunctive mood in proposals or suggestions.

The word is also used as the title of a widely adopted Spanish-language curriculum for middle and high school students. The Avancemos series is designed to teach beginner to intermediate learners through thematically organized units that cover grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The curriculum typically includes student and teacher materials and is accompanied by digital resources and assessments to support classroom learning and progress tracking.

Linguistically, avancemos demonstrates how Spanish uses subjunctive forms to express actions proposed or recommended by a speaker, often in coordination with other verbs or with introductory expressions of necessity, desire, or possibility. It contrasts with other forms such as vamos (let’s go) and vamos a (we are going to), which convey different nuances of intention or immediacy.

See also: avanzar; present subjunctive; imperative mood; Spanish language education materials.