entablemos

Entablemos is a Spanish verb form that occurs when talking about starting to establish something between people or groups. It is derived from the verb entablar, which means to initiate, establish, or begin a discussion, a relationship, or a project.

Grammatically, entablemos is the present subjunctive form for the first-person plural of entablar, and it is also the affirmative nosotros command form. As a result, it can function in two ways: as a proposal or exhortation to a group (let's start or establish) or as a subordinate verb in a clause that requires the subjunctive mood (for example after verbs of desire or necessity).

Usage and nuance: entablemos is used to propose action by the speaker and others, often in neutral or formal contexts. In direct invitation, it serves as a concrete call to begin an activity. In subordinate clauses, it appears after expressions that require the subjunctive, maintaining the same spelling but differing in grammatical role depending on context. The negative form is no entablemos.

Examples include: Entablemos una conversación para aclarar posiciones (Let us start a conversation to clarify positions). Es importante que entablemos una relación de cooperación (It is important that we establish a cooperative relationship). No entablemos negociaciones sin un marco claro (Let us not begin negotiations without a clear framework). These uses illustrate its function as a collaborative prompt rather than a simple statement.

See also: entablar, the infinitive from which entablemos is derived.