Elevemos

Elevemos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb elevar, meaning to raise, lift, or increase. It is used to express a wish, proposal, or exhortation by a group, often in formal or rhetorical contexts. It contrasts with the indicative form elevamos, which states a fact rather than proposing action.

Grammatical notes: elevemos belongs to the present subjunctive mood, first person plural, and is used in clauses that express desire, doubt, necessity, or purpose. It frequently appears after expressions such as "es necesario que," "quiero que," or with conjunctions like "para que" or in exhortative phrases without an explicit clause following. As a stand-alone exhortation, it can function in slogans or policy statements: Elevemos la justicia, Elevemos la calidad, etc.

Usage examples: Elevemos la voz contra la injusticia. Es necesario que elevemos los estándares educativos. Elevemos la colaboración entre comunidades para mejorar los resultados.

Etymology: elevemos derives from the verb elevar, which in turn comes from Latin elevare, with the prefix indicating upward movement. It has cognates in other Romance languages, such as elevar in Portuguese and elevare in Italian.

See also: elevar, conjugation of elevar, present subjunctive forms in Spanish.