asumamos

Asumamos is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb asumir, meaning to assume or to undertake. It is the first-person plural present subjunctive form (nosotros/as) of asumir, and is also used as the affirmative imperative for the same person in hortative constructions, conveying the sense of “let us assume” or “let us undertake.”

Grammatical notes indicate that as a regular -ir verb in the present subjunctive, asumir follows the standard endings: asuma, asumas, asuma, asumamos, asumáis, asuman. The form asumamos does not bear a written accent in standard spelling. In use, its semantic range includes proposing a premise, inviting collective action, or setting a hypothetical scenario for discussion or planning.

Usage examples can illustrate its typical function. "Asumamos que el presupuesto es suficiente para el proyecto" signals a proposed premises for analysis. "Asumamos un escenario conservador para el análisis" likewise introduces a working assumption for discussion. In both examples, asumamos serves to guide a group toward considering a particular course of action or evaluation.

Etymology traces asumamos to the verb asumir, which in turn derives from Latin assumere, meaning to take up or undertake. The form is primarily encountered in formal or written Spanish, including academic, policy, or argumentative contexts, where speakers coordinate actions or hypotheses among a group.

See also: asumir; subjunctive mood; hortative subjunctive.