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Spanish Phrase

Hagamos una lista de compras.

/aˈɣa.mo̞s ˈu.na ˈlis.ta ðe ˈkom.pɾas/
Meaning"Let's make a shopping list."
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Meaning

The sentence is a friendly suggestion meaning ‘Let’s make a shopping list.’ It uses the subjunctive form to propose an action that both speakers will do together.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you and another person (or a group) are planning to go shopping and want to organize what to buy. It works in casual conversation, at home, or when coordinating with a roommate or family member.

✦Grammar Breakdown

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1

Hagamos (subjunctive/imperative)

‘Hagamos’ is the first‑person plural present subjunctive of *hacer*, used as a polite suggestion equivalent to ‘let’s …’ in English.

2

una (indefinite article)

Feminine singular indefinite article that agrees with the noun *lista*.

3

lista (noun)

A feminine singular noun meaning ‘list’; it takes the article *una* and can be modified by a prepositional phrase.

4

de (preposition)

Links the noun *lista* with the complement *compras*, indicating the type of list.

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compras (noun)

Plural noun meaning ‘purchases’ or ‘shopping’; together with *de* it forms the phrase *lista de compras* (shopping list).

🗨In Conversation

A

Hagamos una lista de compras.

Let's make a shopping list.

¡Buena idea! Así no olvidamos nada.

Good idea! That way we won't forget anything.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hacemos una lista de compras.

    Using the indicative *hacemos* sounds like a statement of fact, not a suggestion. For ‘let’s…’ you need the subjunctive *hagamos*.

  • lista de la compras

    The article *la* should not be plural; the correct form is *lista de la compra* (Spain) or *lista de compras* (Latin America).

↔Alternatives

  • Vamos a hacer una lista de compras.

    We're going to make a shopping list.

  • Preparemos una lista de compras.

    Let's prepare a shopping list.

  • Hagamos una lista de la compra.

    Let's make a shopping list.

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Cultural Tip

In Spain people often say *lista de la compra*, while most Latin American countries use *lista de compras*. Making a list before heading to the market is a common habit that helps avoid forgetting items and can also be a way to stick to a budget.