Dediquemos

Dediquemos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb dedicar, used to express a proposal or exhortation for a collective action. In practical terms, it means “let us dedicate” or “we should devote,” often introducing a suggestion about how the group should spend time or resources.

Morphology and usage notes: The form is derived from the present subjunctive stem dedic- with an orthographic adjustment before the ending, producing dediqu- and the nosotros ending -emos, yielding dediquemos. The equivalent indicative first-person plural is dedicamos, while dedicáramos marks a past subjunctive. The present subjunctive is commonly used in inclusive imperatives or formal exhortations, especially in speeches, essays, and civic or educational contexts.

Context and nuance: Dediquemos conveys a collaborative intent and a sense of voluntary or recommended action, rather than a direct command. It is frequently found in motivational phrases, policy proposals, or deliberative discussions where speakers invite others to join in a proposed activity.

Examples:

- Dediquemos este tiempo a la lectura diaria para fortalecer la comprensión.

- Dediquémonos a mejorar la eficiencia, pero sin sacrificar la calidad.

- Dediquemos recursos a la conservación del medio ambiente.

Etymology: Dedicar proviene del latín dedicare, composición de de- (hacia) + dicare (consagrar, declarar). La forma dediquemos mantiene la raíz con el ajuste ortográfico habitual ante -e para preservar el sonido de /k/.

See also: Spanish subjunctive mood, nosotros form in subjunctive, imperative uses of subjunctive, forms of dedicar.