Friday, August 12, 2011

Etymology of the Spanish word 'vosotros'?

you are right in that vos means you. they are both Romance languages so yes they derive from Latin. Vosotros is the familiar plural of you, but is usually only used in Spain. whereas spanish in other countries will use ustedes, the polite/formal plural of you for both familiar and formal addressees.

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