apuntemos

Apuntemos is the present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb apuntar for the nosotros (we) subject. As a collective imperative, it is used to propose or exhort a joint action, roughly translating to “let us aim” or “let us point” depending on the context. The form appears in formal writing or literary contexts and is less common in everyday speech, where speakers often use periphrastic constructions such as vamos a apuntar.

Etymology and sense: Apuntar comes from Spanish roots meaning to point, to aim, or to note. In its present subjunctive nosotros form, apuntemos, the meaning shifts with context: it can refer to aiming toward a goal, pointing out an item, or deciding to note and address certain points. As a subjunctive form, its use signals doubt, possibility, or a proposal rather than a firm assertion.

Usage and examples: Apuntemos is typically found in clauses that express suggestion or exhortation. Examples include: “Apuntemos hacia la meta común” (Let us aim toward the common goal) or “Apuntemos los puntos clave del informe” (Let us note the key points of the report). In everyday spoken Spanish, speakers more often use periphrasis such as “vamos a apuntar” or other simpler constructions, but apuntemos remains correct and recognizable in formal or rhetorical writing.

Notes: Because apuntar has multiple senses (to point, to aim, to note), apuntemos can be interpreted in different ways according to context. It functions within the broader subjunctive mood that governs expressions of suggestion, doubt, or collective action in Spanish.