Spanish Phrase
Claro, empecemos.
Meaning
A friendly way to say “Sure, let’s start.” It conveys both agreement (Claro) and a suggestion to begin an activity or conversation (empecemos). The phrase is upbeat and informal, perfect for classroom settings, meetings, or casual chats.
When to use
Use it when someone proposes an activity, a discussion, or a lesson and you want to show enthusiasm and consent. It works well at the start of a class, a meeting, a group project, or even when friends decide to begin a game.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Claro,empecemos.
Claro (adverb)
Used to express agreement, certainty, or willingness, similar to “sure” or “of course” in English.
Empecemos (first‑person plural imperative)
The verb empezar ‘to begin’ in the present subjunctive form, which doubles as the polite imperative for “let’s start”.
🗨In Conversation
Claro, empecemos.
Sure, let's start.
¿Qué tema quieres abordar primero?
Which topic do you want to tackle first?
✕Common Mistakes
Claro, empezamos.
‘Empezamos’ is the indicative form (we start) and sounds like a statement, not a suggestion. Use ‘empecemos’ for the imperative.
Claro, empezemos.
‘Empezemos’ is not a correct conjugation of empezar; the correct first‑person plural imperative is empecemos.
Claro, vamos a empezar.
While understandable, it mixes a statement with an infinitive construction; it’s less concise than the idiomatic ‘Claro, empecemos.’
↔Alternatives
Por supuesto, comencemos.
Of course, let's begin.
De acuerdo, iniciemos.
Alright, let's get going.
Vale, vamos a empezar.
Okay, let's start.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the word claro carries a warm, informal tone. It’s perfectly acceptable in both professional and friendly settings, but in very formal contexts you might prefer por supuesto or de acuerdo. Remember that the imperative form empecemos is actually the present subjunctive, which is the standard way to give a polite “let’s …” suggestion in Spanish.