pongamos

Pongamos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb poner. It is used in subordinate clauses to express wishes, doubts, possibilities, or hypothetical situations, and it also serves as the affirmative imperative for the inclusive nosotros, meaning "let's put" or "let us put."

Grammatically, pongamos comes from the verb poner and appears in the present subjunctive as yo ponga, tú pongas, él/ella/Ud. ponga, nosotros pongamos, vosotros pongáis, ellos pongan. In everyday speech, pongamos is commonly heard in commands that include the speaker, such as "Pongamos la mesa" (Let's set the table) or "Pongamos por caso" (Let us suppose). It is not only a literary or formal form; it is a normal part of contemporary usage across Spanish-speaking regions.

Common uses include proposing actions in a collaborative way, expressing hypothetical scenarios, or introducing a subordinate clause after verbs of desire, doubt, or recommendation. Examples: "Espero que pongamos las ideas sobre la mesa" and "Pongamos un ejemplo para aclarar." It also appears in instructional or persuasive contexts where a speaker invites others to act together.

Etymologically, pongamos derives from the verb poner, from Latin ponere. The present subjunctive forms share the same root as other subjunctive conjugations (ponga, pongas, etc.), reflecting a characteristic change from the indicative forms like pongo. Pongamos is therefore a standard, productive part of Spanish grammar used to coordinate inclusive actions and hypothetical scenarios.

See also: poner; present subjunctive; nosotros commands.