descriBAmos

Describamos is a Spanish verb form derived from describir, meaning to describe. It is the first-person plural form used in two closely related contexts: as the present-subjunctive mood for nosotros (que describamos) and as the affirmative imperative for nosotros (describamos), both sharing the same spelling. The choice between subjunctive and imperative depends on syntax and intent, with the former appearing in subordinate clauses or expressions of wish, doubt, or possibility, and the latter serving as a collaborative command.

Etymology and grammatical notes: describir comes from the Latin describere, literally "to write down" or "to describe." In modern Spanish, the present-subjunctive forms for nosotros include describamos, along with other persons' forms such as describa, describas, or describan. The form is pronounced with the stress on the syllable ba: de-scri-BA-mos.

Usage: In subjunctive contexts, one might say, Es necesario que describamos los hechos con precisión (It is necessary that we describe the facts precisely). In an imperative sense, a teacher or leader could state, Describamos la escena para empezar la actividad (Let us describe the scene to begin the activity). Because it functions as both subjunctive and imperative, its flexibility is common in formal writing, planning discussions, and collaborative instructions.

Related forms: Other present-subjunctive forms of describir include describa, describas, describa, describáis, describan. The verb is regular in its -ir conjugation pattern and follows standard subjunctive endings for the nosotros form.