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Spanish Phrase

Vamos a priorizar estos pasos.

/ˈba.mo̞s a pɾioɾiˈθaɾ ˈes.tos ˈpa.so̞s/
Meaning"Let's prioritize these steps."
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Meaning

The sentence is a collaborative suggestion meaning 'Let's prioritize these steps.' It implies that the speaker and the listener(s) will decide which actions are most important and tackle them first.

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When to use

Use this phrase in meetings, project‑planning sessions, or any situation where a group needs to decide the order of tasks. It works well in both formal business settings and informal team discussions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Vamosapriorizarestospasos

1

Vamos a + infinitivo

The construction 'vamos a + infinitive' expresses a near‑future action or a suggestion that includes the speaker and listeners, similar to 'let's' in English.

2

Priorizar

A regular -ar verb meaning 'to prioritize' or 'to give priority to'. The infinitive form is used after 'vamos a'.

3

Este/Esta/Estos/Estas

Demonstrative adjectives that agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; here 'estos' matches the masculine plural 'pasos'.

4

Pasos (plural)

A masculine plural noun meaning 'steps' or 'stages'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tenemos mucho que hacer y el tiempo apremia.

We have a lot to do and time is pressing.

Vamos a priorizar estos pasos.

Let's prioritize these steps.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Vamos priorizar estos pasos.

    The preposition 'a' is required after 'vamos' when followed by an infinitive.

  • Vamos a priorizarse estos pasos.

    The reflexive form changes the meaning to 'to prioritize oneself', which is not intended here.

  • Vamos a priorizar estos paso.

    The noun must agree in number with the demonstrative; 'pasos' is plural.

↔Alternatives

  • Demos prioridad a estos pasos.

    Let's give priority to these steps.

  • Enfoquémonos en estos pasos.

    Let's focus on these steps.

  • Ordenemos estos pasos por importancia.

    Let's order these steps by importance.

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Cultural Tip

In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, using 'Vamos a' signals inclusivity and shared responsibility. It is softer than a direct command ('Prioriza estos pasos') and is preferred when you want to keep the tone collaborative. In some Latin American countries, you might also hear 'Vamos a darle prioridad a…' which adds a bit more emphasis on the act of giving priority.