comentemos

Comentemos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb comentar, meaning to comment or discuss. In the present subjunctive, the form is used to express a suggestion, exhortation, or potential action by the speaker and a group of people, equivalent to "let us comment" or "may we comment" in English. It commonly appears in subordinate clauses that follow verbs or expressions of desire, necessity, advice, or doubt, and it can also be used in direct address to invite participation.

Common uses include proposing action in both formal and informal contexts: for example, "Es importante que comentemos este informe antes de la reunión" (It is important that we comment on this report before the meeting). It also appears in collaborative settings—speeches, debates, and online discussions—where the speaker invites others to contribute, as in "Comentemos las ideas antes de decidir."

Notes on usage: in everyday language, comentemos serves as a courteous, inclusive form that softens commands and invites discussion. It can appear after verbs of doubt or desire, and it is also used in instructional or editorial writing to frame a group action.

Related forms and distinctions: "comento" (I comment), "comentamos" (we comment, indicative), "comente" (usted/él present subjunctive or formal command), and "comentando" (commenting, gerund). A common potential confusion is with "cometemos," the present indicative form of the verb "cometer" (to commit), which has an unrelated meaning.

See also: comentar, comentario, subjuntivo, español.