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How to Say ‘The thing is we're bringing kids’ in Spain Spanish

Es que vamos con niños

ess keh BAH-mohs kohn NEE-nyohs

[ess keh BAH-mohs kohn NEE-nyohs]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting with Es que "the thing is" softens a reason or excuse. Try Es que tengo prisa "The thing is, I'm in a hurry".

Phrase Breakdown

Es que

ess keh

It's just that

This introduces an explanation. Say it as one unit: 'eske'.

Example

Es que estoy cansado.

It's just that I'm tired.

Words in this phrase

[ess]

it is / is

Form of ser used to describe something or someone.

Example

Es una empresa que parece muy humana.

It is a company that seems very people-oriented.

que

[keh]

because / since

Colloquial use introducing a reason after a command.

Example

Abrígate, que hace frío.

Wrap up, because it's cold.

vamos con niños

BAH-mohs kohn NEE-nyohs

we're coming with children

Pronounce the 'ñ' as 'ny'. Link 'vamos con' smoothly.

Example

Hoy vamos con niños.

Today we're coming with children.

Words in this phrase

vamos

[BAH-mohs]

we go

First person plural form of the verb 'to go'.

Example

Mañana vamos al colegio.

Tomorrow we are going to school.

con

[kohn]

with

Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.

Example

Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.

I spoke with an employee about the work environment.

niños

[NEE-nyohs]

children / kids

Plural noun for young children.

Example

Los niños tienen hambre.

The kids are hungry.

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