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vosotros

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解説 vosotros in your Level:

At the A1 level, you are just beginning to meet the Spanish-speaking world. You will learn that 'vosotros' is how people in Spain say 'you all' to their friends. You don't need to master every complex verb ending yet, but you should recognize that when a verb ends in '-áis' or '-éis', it is talking to a group. For example, '¿Cómo estáis?' means 'How are you all?'. Think of 'vosotros' as the plural version of 'tú'. Just as you use 'tú' for one friend, you use 'vosotros' for two or more friends. You should also know that there is a feminine version, 'vosotras', used only for groups of women. At this stage, focus on recognizing the word in simple sentences and understanding that it is a 'Spain thing'. If you are learning Spanish for Latin America, your teacher might tell you to skip it, but knowing it exists will prevent confusion when you see it in a textbook or hear a Spanish song. It's a foundational piece of the pronoun puzzle that helps you distinguish between talking *about* people (ellos/ellas) and talking *to* people (vosotros/ustedes). Start by practicing the most common verb: 'sois' (you all are). 'Vosotros sois estudiantes' is a perfect A1 sentence.

At the A2 level, you move beyond mere recognition and start attempting to use the 'vosotros' form in basic conversations. You will learn the regular endings for the present tense: '-áis' for -AR verbs (habláis), '-éis' for -ER verbs (coméis), and '-ís' for -IR verbs (vivís). You'll also encounter the most common irregulars, like 'sois' (ser), 'vais' (ir), and 'tenéis' (tener). A key part of A2 is understanding the object pronoun 'os'. Instead of saying 'I see you all' with 'Los veo', you learn that in Spain, people say 'Os veo'. This small word 'os' is very frequent. You also start using the possessive adjective 'vuestro'. If you're talking to your classmates about their teacher, you'd say 'vuestro profesor'. You are also introduced to the concept of gendered groups more strictly; you must remember to switch to 'vosotras' when talking to a group of girls. This level is about building the habit of using the 'sixth form' of the verb chart, which is often the one students find most difficult to memorize because it's not used in Latin American Spanish curriculum as heavily. Practice by describing what a group of friends is doing: 'Vosotros camináis en el parque'.

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By B1, you are expected to use 'vosotros' comfortably in a variety of tenses, including the Preterite, Imperfect, and the Present Subjunctive. The endings become a bit more complex here. In the Preterite, you'll use '-asteis' (hablasteis) or '-isteis' (comisteis). In the Imperfect, it's '-abais' (hablabais) or '-íais' (comíais). One of the most important B1 skills is the Imperative (commands). You'll learn that to tell friends to 'come here', you say 'Venid'. If you want to say 'don't come', you use the subjunctive: 'No vengáis'. This distinction between positive and negative commands is a major milestone. You also begin to understand the nuances of the reflexive form, like 'os levantáis' (you all get up) and how the pronoun 'os' moves around the sentence. At this intermediate level, you should be able to sustain a short conversation in Spain using the correct 'vosotros' forms without having to stop and think about the endings for too long. You'll also start noticing 'vosotros' in more diverse contexts, like informal emails or group chats (WhatsApp), where it is the absolute standard. You should also be aware of the 'vuestro/a' agreement with the noun it modifies, not the people: 'vuestra casa' (your house, even if 'you all' are men).

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At the B2 level, your use of 'vosotros' should be fluid and natural. You will master the more 'exotic' tenses like the Future ('hablaréis'), the Conditional ('hablaríais'), and the Past Subjunctive ('hablarais' or 'hablaseis'). You are now capable of expressing complex thoughts, doubts, and hypothetical situations to a group. For example, 'Si vosotros pudierais, ¿iríais a Marte?' (If you all could, would you go to Mars?). You also become aware of the subtle social rules. You know exactly when to use 'vosotros' versus 'ustedes' in Spain to navigate different levels of formality. You might also start to notice how 'vosotros' is used in literature to create a specific tone. At B2, you should also be comfortable with the placement of 'os' in complex verbal chains, such as 'Os lo tengo que decir' or 'Tengo que decíroslo' (I have to tell it to you all). You are no longer just 'getting by' with the pronoun; you are using it to express personality and regional authenticity. You can also distinguish between the standard 'vosotros' and the regional variations you might hear in parts of Andalusia, giving you a deeper sociolinguistic understanding of Spain.

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At the C1 level, 'vosotros' is no longer a 'grammar point' but a tool for sophisticated communication. You understand its historical evolution from the Latin 'vos' and how it split into 'vosotros' and the Latin American 'vos'. You can appreciate the stylistic choices of Spanish authors who use 'vosotros' to evoke a sense of 'Spanishness' or to ground a story in a specific locale. You are also proficient in the most obscure conjugations, like the Future Subjunctive ('hablareis'), which, while rare, appears in legal and highly formal Spanish contexts. You can effortlessly switch between 'vosotros' and 'ustedes' depending on your audience, even within the same conversation if the group dynamics change. Your listening skills are sharp enough to catch 'vosotros' even in fast-paced, slang-heavy dialogue or in various regional accents of Spain. You might also explore the use of 'vosotros' in traditional poetry or classical theater (like Lope de Vega or Calderón de la Barca), where the pronoun carries a different weight and rhythm. For a C1 learner, 'vosotros' is part of a rich tapestry of regional identity that you can navigate with ease and precision.

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At the C2 level, you possess a near-native or native-like command of 'vosotros'. You can discuss the philological reasons why 'vosotros' survived in Spain but was lost in the Americas. You are sensitive to the tiniest nuances of its use, including its occasional use in Latin American liturgical or highly formal oratorical contexts as a stylistic choice. You can write complex documents, from academic papers to creative fiction, using 'vosotros' with perfect grammatical and stylistic accuracy. You might even find yourself debating the 'RRAE' (Royal Spanish Academy) guidelines on the use of 'vosotros' in certain situations. You are aware of the 'voseo' in Latin America not just as a replacement for 'tú', but as a historical cousin of the 'vos' that lives inside 'vosotros'. Your mastery is such that you can mimic different Spanish dialects that use 'vosotros' in unique ways, such as the specific intonations of a Madrileño versus a Sevillano. At this level, 'vosotros' is simply one of the many colors in your linguistic palette, used with total confidence and cultural awareness.

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vosotros 30秒で

Vosotros is the informal 'you all' used primarily in Spain to address friends, family, or peers in a group setting.
It has unique verb endings like -áis, -éis, and -ís that must be memorized to speak Peninsular Spanish correctly.
The word has a feminine form, 'vosotras', used only for groups consisting entirely of females; 'vosotros' is used for male or mixed groups.
In Latin America, 'ustedes' replaces 'vosotros' entirely for both formal and informal plural 'you', making 'vosotros' a regional marker.

The Spanish word vosotros is a second-person plural pronoun that translates to 'you all' or 'you guys' in English. It is specifically used in informal settings and is almost exclusively found in Spain. Understanding vosotros is essential for anyone traveling to the Iberian Peninsula, as it is the default way to address a group of friends, family members, or peers. Historically, the word is a compound of 'vos' (an old form of you) and 'otros' (others), literally meaning 'you others'. This distinction was created to clarify that the speaker was addressing a specific group. In the complex landscape of Spanish pronouns, vosotros represents the informal plural, contrasting with the formal 'ustedes'. However, a major linguistic divide exists: while Spain uses vosotros for informality, nearly all of Latin America has dropped it entirely, using 'ustedes' for both formal and informal situations. Therefore, if you are in Madrid, you will hear vosotros constantly, but in Mexico City, it might sound like you are reading from a 16th-century manuscript. The word changes gender as well; if you are addressing a group consisting entirely of females, you must use vosotras. If there is even one male in the group, the masculine vosotros remains the standard. This pronoun comes with its own set of verb endings, which are unique and often considered the 'sixth' conjugation form in Spanish grammar charts. For example, verbs ending in -ar take '-áis', -er take '-éis', and -ir take '-ís'. Mastering these endings is the hallmark of a student who understands Peninsular Spanish nuances.

Grammatical Category: Personal Pronoun (Second Person Plural, Informal).
Regional Usage: Primarily used in Spain (Peninsular Spanish). Rare in Latin America.
Gender Agreement: Vosotros (masculine/mixed) vs. Vosotras (feminine only).

¿Qué queréis comer vosotros hoy?

Sé que vosotros sois capaces de ganar el partido.

A vosotros os gusta mucho la música española.

¿Por qué no venís vosotros con nosotros al cine?

Vosotros tenéis las llaves de la casa.

Using vosotros correctly involves more than just swapping a pronoun; it requires a specific set of verb conjugations and object pronouns. In a sentence, vosotros acts as the subject. For instance, 'You all are my friends' becomes 'Vosotros sois mis amigos'. Notice the verb 'sois', which is the unique form of 'ser' for this pronoun. One of the most important things to remember is the corresponding object pronoun: os. If you want to say 'I see you all', you say 'Os veo'. This is different from the Latin American 'Los veo'. Additionally, the possessive adjective for vosotros is vuestro (your). If you are talking about 'your house' (the house belonging to you all), you say 'vuestra casa'. The grammar follows a very consistent pattern: the subject is vosotros, the direct/indirect object is os, the possessive is vuestro/a/os/as, and the prepositional object is also vosotros (e.g., 'para vosotros'). It is also vital to master the imperative (command) form. In Spain, to tell a group of friends to 'speak', you say 'hablad'. This 'd' ending is very characteristic. If you are using a reflexive verb like 'lavarse', the 'd' drops and you add 'os', resulting in 'lavaos' (wash yourselves). Interestingly, in casual speech, many Spaniards replace the 'd' with an 'r' (hablar instead of hablad), though this is technically incorrect. When constructing sentences, remember that Spanish often drops the subject pronoun because the verb ending already indicates who is performing the action. So, '¿Qué hacéis?' is perfectly sufficient to mean 'What are you all doing?'. The word vosotros is usually only added for emphasis or to clear up ambiguity.

Subject Pronoun: Vosotros / Vosotras
Object Pronoun: Os (used for both direct and indirect objects)
Possessive Adjectives: Vuestro, vuestra, vuestros, vuestras

¿Vosotros habéis terminado la tarea ya?

Me gustaría ir de vacaciones con vosotros.

¿Es esta vuestra maleta o la mía?

If you step off a plane in Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville, vosotros will be one of the most common sounds hitting your ears. You will hear it in the bustling markets when a vendor asks a couple, '¿Qué queréis?', or in a crowded bar when a waiter shouts to a group of friends, '¡Vosotros, la cuenta está pagada!'. It is the heartbeat of social interaction in Spain. In Spanish television shows like 'La Casa de Papel' (Money Heist) or 'Élite', the characters constantly use vosotros because they are peers or friends. It creates a sense of camaraderie and equality. Conversely, if you watch a Mexican soap opera or a Colombian news broadcast, you will notice a complete absence of this word. Instead, you will hear 'ustedes' even among the closest of friends. This regional difference is one of the most striking features of the Spanish language. Interestingly, in some parts of Andalusia (Southern Spain), you might encounter a linguistic hybrid: people use the pronoun 'ustedes' but conjugate the verb in the vosotros form (e.g., 'Ustedes sabéis'). This is a local dialectal variation that can be confusing for learners but shows the fluidity of the language. In religious contexts throughout the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America, vosotros is sometimes used in older translations of the Bible or in traditional prayers to address the congregation or the divine, giving it a somewhat sacred or archaic feel outside of Spain. In modern Spain, however, there is nothing archaic about it; it is as fresh and common as 'you guys' in English. You'll also see it in advertisements targeting youth, on social media comments, and in sports commentary where the announcer talks to the fans of a team. It is the language of the street, the home, and the playground.

Social Media: Captions like '¿Qué pensáis vosotros?' are common among Spanish influencers.
Pop Culture: Essential for understanding Spanish Netflix series and cinema.
Daily Life: The standard way to address any group informally in Spain.

¡Hola a todos! ¿Cómo estáis vosotros? (Common YouTuber intro in Spain)

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers learning Spanish is the confusion between vosotros and 'nosotros'. Because they look and sound similar, students often accidentally say 'we' when they mean 'you all'. Remember: Nosotros is for Nos (us), and Vosotros is for Vos (you). Another common pitfall is the conjugation of verbs, specifically the placement of accents. The vosotros forms almost always have an accent on the penultimate or final syllable: 'habláis', 'coméis', 'vivís'. Forgetting these accents is a common spelling mistake. Furthermore, many learners struggle with the object pronoun os. They might try to use 'les' or 'los' (which are used with 'ustedes') instead of the correct 'os'. For example, saying 'Les quiero' to a group of friends in Spain implies a level of formality that might feel out of place, whereas 'Os quiero' is the natural, warm way to say 'I love you all'. Another mistake is misusing the gender. Remember that vosotras is only for groups that are 100% female. If there is a group of ninety-nine women and one man, the masculine vosotros must be used. Finally, learners often forget that vosotros is strictly informal. Using it with your boss or a stranger in Spain might be seen as slightly disrespectful or overly familiar, depending on the context. In those cases, 'ustedes' is the safer bet. Conversely, using 'ustedes' with a group of friends in Spain can make you sound incredibly stiff and distant. It's a delicate social balance that requires practice and observation of native speakers.

Nosotros vs. Vosotros: Mistaking 'we' for 'you all'.
Accent Marks: Forgetting the accent in 'habláis', 'estáis', or 'podéis'.
Object Pronoun Confusion: Using 'les' or 'los' instead of 'os' in Spain.

Incorrect: *¿Nosotros queréis café? (Should be 'Vosotros')

When you find yourself in a situation where vosotros isn't quite right, or if you are outside of Spain, you need to know the alternatives. The most significant alternative is ustedes. In Latin America, 'ustedes' is the universal plural 'you', used for friends, family, and strangers alike. In Spain, however, 'ustedes' is reserved for formal situations, such as addressing a board of directors or an elderly group you don't know well. Another alternative, though singular, is vos. This is used in parts of Latin America (like Argentina, Uruguay, and Central America) as an informal 'you' singular, replacing 'tú'. It is important not to confuse 'vos' (singular) with vosotros (plural). If you want to avoid the vosotros conjugations because they are difficult, you can sometimes use phrases like 'tú y tus amigos' (you and your friends) or 'todo el grupo' (the whole group), though this can be wordy. In very formal or archaic Spanish, you might see 'vos' used as a singular formal pronoun (like 'thou' but formal), but this is virtually extinct in modern speech. Understanding the relationship between these pronouns is key to navigating the Spanish-speaking world. For example, if you are in Mexico, you would say '¿Ustedes quieren?', but in Spain, you would say '¿Vosotros queréis?'. Both are correct in their respective regions. The choice of pronoun acts as a geographical marker, immediately telling the listener where you learned your Spanish or where you are from. In summary, while vosotros is the king of informality in Spain, 'ustedes' reigns supreme everywhere else.

Ustedes: Formal plural in Spain; universal plural in Latin America.
Vos: Informal singular 'you' in Rioplatense and Central American Spanish; not plural.
Tú y ellos: 'You and them' - a descriptive way to refer to a group.

Spain: Vosotros sois geniales. / LatAm: Ustedes son geniales.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The addition of 'otros' was originally used to distinguish the group being addressed from other groups, eventually becoming a single word.

発音ガイド

UK /vɒˈsəʊtrɒs/

US /voʊˈsoʊtroʊs/

Second syllable (vo-SO-tros).

韻が合う語

nosotros otros rostros monstruos (near rhyme) potros vuestros nuestros astros

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'v' like an English 'v' with teeth on lips (it should be softer).
Pronouncing the 's' like a 'z'.
Stressing the first or last syllable instead of the middle one.
Making the 'r' too hard (it's a single tap).
Forgetting to change to 'vosotras' for all-female groups.

難易度

読解 1/5

Easy to recognize in text due to unique endings.

ライティング 3/5

Difficult to remember the specific accent placements in conjugations.

スピーキング 4/5

Hard for learners to produce fluently if they are used to Latin American Spanish.

リスニング 2/5

Usually clear, but can be fast in native conversation.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

tú él nosotros ellos usted

次に学ぶ

ustedes os (pronoun) vuestro imperative mood present subjunctive

上級

voseo archaic vos leísmo regional dialects of Spain

知っておくべき文法

Vosotros verb endings (Present Tense)

AR: -áis, ER: -éis, IR: -ís.

Object pronoun 'os'

Os quiero (I love you all).

Possessive 'vuestro'

Vuestra casa (Your house).

Imperative 'vosotros'

Hablad (Speak!), Comed (Eat!).

Prepositional 'vosotros'

Para vosotros (For you all).

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Vosotros sois mis amigos.

You all are my friends.

Uses 'sois', the A1 present tense form of 'ser' for vosotros.

¿Cómo estáis vosotros?

How are you all?

'Estáis' is the present tense of 'estar'.

Vosotros tenéis un perro.

You all have a dog.

'Tenéis' is the present tense of 'tener'.

Vosotras sois muy amables.

You (all women) are very kind.

Uses the feminine form 'vosotras'.

¿Vosotros habláis español?

Do you all speak Spanish?

Standard -ar verb ending '-áis'.

Vosotros coméis pizza.

You all eat pizza.

Standard -er verb ending '-éis'.

Vosotros vivís en Madrid.

You all live in Madrid.

Standard -ir verb ending '-ís'.

Hola, ¿qué hacéis vosotros?

Hi, what are you all doing?

'Hacéis' is the present tense of 'hacer'.

Os veo en la fiesta.

I see you all at the party.

'Os' is the object pronoun for vosotros.

¿Es vuestra esta casa?

Is this house yours (plural)?

'Vuestra' is the possessive adjective.

Vosotros fuisteis al cine ayer.

You all went to the cinema yesterday.

Preterite tense of 'ir'.

Os quiero mucho.

I love you all very much.

Object pronoun 'os' used with 'querer'.

¿Vuestros padres están aquí?

Are your parents here?

'Vuestros' agrees with 'padres'.

Vosotros podéis hacerlo.

You all can do it.

'Podéis' is the present tense of 'poder'.

Os doy el regalo a vosotros.

I give the gift to you all.

Uses both 'os' and 'a vosotros' for emphasis.

Vosotros no sabéis la verdad.

You all don't know the truth.

'Sabéis' is the present tense of 'saber'.

¡Venid aquí ahora mismo!

Come here right now!

Affirmative imperative (command) for vosotros.

No habléis tan alto.

Don't speak so loudly.

Negative imperative (uses subjunctive).

Espero que vosotros vengáis.

I hope that you all come.

Present subjunctive of 'venir'.

Vosotros siempre jugabais en el parque.

You all always used to play in the park.

Imperfect tense of 'jugar'.

¿Os habéis lavado las manos?

Have you all washed your hands?

Present perfect with reflexive pronoun 'os'.

Vuestra opinión es importante.

Your opinion is important.

Possessive adjective 'vuestra' agrees with 'opinión'.

Vosotros me dijisteis que vendríais.

You all told me that you would come.

Preterite 'dijisteis' and conditional 'vendríais'.

¡Dádmelo!

Give it to me!

Imperative 'dad' + 'me' + 'lo'.

Si vosotros fuerais ricos, ¿qué haríais?

If you all were rich, what would you do?

Past subjunctive and conditional.

Dudo que vosotros sepáis dónde está.

I doubt that you all know where it is.

Subjunctive after a verb of doubt.

Os lo habréis pasado muy bien.

You all must have had a great time.

Future perfect used for probability in the past.

Vosotros habíais llegado antes que yo.

You all had arrived before me.

Past perfect (pluperfect).

No quiero que os preocupéis por eso.

I don't want you all to worry about that.

Reflexive subjunctive 'os preocupéis'.

Vosotros seréis los líderes del futuro.

You all will be the leaders of the future.

Future tense of 'ser'.

A vosotros os interesa la política.

You all are interested in politics.

Verb 'interesar' with indirect object 'os'.

Buscábamos a alguien como vosotros.

We were looking for someone like you all.

Prepositional object 'vosotros'.

Ojalá vosotros hubierais visto su cara.

I wish you all had seen his face.

Past perfect subjunctive.

Vosotros, que tanto sabéis, decidme qué hacer.

You all, who know so much, tell me what to do.

Relative clause with 'que'.

Os habéis lucido con esta decisión.

You all have really outdone yourselves with this decision (often sarcastic).

Idiomatic use of 'lucirse'.

No permitiré que vosotros os burléis de él.

I won't allow you all to make fun of him.

Subjunctive with reflexive 'os'.

Vosotros sois quienes debéis tomar la iniciativa.

You all are the ones who must take the initiative.

Relative pronoun 'quienes' with conjugated verb.

Os lo digo de todo corazón.

I tell it to you all from the bottom of my heart.

Double object pronouns 'os lo'.

Vosotros mismos podéis comprobarlo.

You yourselves can check it.

Intensive pronoun 'mismos'.

Cuanto antes lo hagáis vosotros, mejor.

The sooner you all do it, the better.

Subjunctive in a 'the... the...' construction.

Sea como fuere, vosotros habéis cumplido.

Be that as it may, you all have fulfilled your duty.

Archaic future subjunctive 'fuere' with modern 'vosotros'.

Vosotros sois los herederos de una gran tradición.

You all are the heirs of a great tradition.

High-register formal address.

Os conmino a que reconsideréis vuestra postura.

I urge you all to reconsider your position.

Formal verb 'conminar' with subjunctive.

Vosotros, en vuestra infinita sabiduría, sabréis qué elegir.

You all, in your infinite wisdom, will know what to choose (often ironic).

Elaborate possessive construction.

No os llaméis a engaño, la situación es crítica.

Do not be deceived (literally: do not call yourselves to deceit), the situation is critical.

Fixed idiom 'llamarse a engaño'.

Vosotros constituís el núcleo de esta organización.

You all constitute the core of this organization.

Formal verb 'constituir'.

Os habéis granjeado el respeto de todos.

You all have earned the respect of everyone.

Sophisticated verb 'granjearse'.

Bienaventurados vosotros cuando os persigan.

Blessed are you all when they persecute you.

Biblical/Liturgical style.

よく使う組み合わせ

vosotros mismos

entre vosotros

a vosotros

con vosotros

para vosotros

de vosotros

todos vosotros

vosotros dos

según vosotros

sin vosotros

よく使うフレーズ

¿Cómo estáis?

— The standard informal way to ask 'How are you all?' in Spain.

¡Hola amigos! ¿Cómo estáis?

Vosotros veréis.

— It's up to you all; you'll see what you want to do.

Si no queréis venir, vosotros veréis.

A lo vuestro.

— Mind your own business or keep doing what you're doing.

No me hagáis caso, seguid a lo vuestro.

¿Qué os parece?

— What do you all think?

He comprado esto, ¿qué os parece?

Os lo dije.

— I told you all so.

Va a llover, os lo dije.

Vosotros diréis.

— It's your turn to speak or decide.

Ya he hablado yo, ahora vosotros diréis.

Como queráis.

— As you all wish.

Podemos ir al cine o al teatro, como queráis.

Cuidaros mucho.

— Take care of yourselves (common informal parting).

¡Adiós chicos! Cuidaros mucho.

¿Os hace falta algo?

— Do you all need anything?

Voy a la tienda, ¿os hace falta algo?

Bienvenidos seáis.

— You all are welcome (slightly formal/traditional).

Entrad en mi casa, bienvenidos seáis.

よく混同される語

vosotros vs nosotros

Students often confuse the 'N' (we) with the 'V' (you all).

vosotros vs vos

Learners mistake the singular 'vos' (used in Argentina) for the plural 'vosotros'.

vosotros vs nuestros

Confusing 'our' with 'your' (vuestros).

慣用句と表現

"Cada uno a lo suyo y vosotros a lo vuestro"

— Everyone to their own business and you all to yours.

No os metáis en líos, cada uno a lo suyo y vosotros a lo vuestro.

Informal

"Vosotros mismos con vuestro mecanismo"

— It's up to you; do whatever you think is best (often said when the speaker disagrees).

Si queréis ir por ahí, vosotros mismos con vuestro mecanismo.

Informal/Sarcastic

"¡Os habéis lucido!"

— You've really messed up (sarcastic).

Habéis roto el jarrón, ¡os habéis lucido!

Informal

"No os paséis ni un pelo"

— Don't cross the line even a little bit.

Portaos bien y no os paséis ni un pelo.

Informal

"Os va la marcha"

— You all love to party or you love trouble/excitement.

¿Otra vez de fiesta? A vosotros os va la marcha.

Slang

"Vosotros veréis lo que hacéis"

— You'd better watch what you're doing (warning).

Es peligroso, vosotros veréis lo que hacéis.

Informal

"Os habéis quedado anclados en el pasado"

— You all are stuck in the past.

Usad el móvil, os habéis quedado anclados en el pasado.

Informal

"¡No os cortéis!"

— Don't be shy! / Help yourselves!

Hay mucha comida, ¡no os cortéis!

Informal

"Os lo habéis ganado a pulso"

— You all have earned it through hard work.

Felicidades por el premio, os lo habéis ganado a pulso.

Informal

"Vosotros sois de los míos"

— You all are my kind of people.

¡Os gusta el rock! Vosotros sois de los míos.

Informal

間違えやすい

vosotros vs nosotros

Similar spelling and sound.

Nosotros means 'we' (includes the speaker). Vosotros means 'you all' (excludes the speaker).

Nosotros vamos al cine; vosotros vais al teatro.

vosotros vs ustedes

Both mean 'you all'.

Ustedes is formal in Spain but informal/formal in LatAm. Vosotros is strictly informal and only in Spain.

Ustedes (formal) siéntense; vosotros (friends) sentaos.

vosotros vs vos

Etymological similarity.

Vos is singular informal (LatAm). Vosotros is plural informal (Spain).

Vos sos mi amigo (Arg); Vosotros sois mis amigos (Spain).

vosotros vs vuestro

Often confused with 'nuestro'.

Vuestro is 'your' (plural). Nuestro is 'our'.

Es vuestro coche (It's your car); Es nuestro coche (It's our car).

vosotros vs ellos

Both refer to a group.

Ellos means 'they' (talking about them). Vosotros means 'you all' (talking to them).

Ellos están allí; vosotros estáis aquí.

文型パターン

Vosotros sois + [adjective]

Vosotros sois altos.

Os + [verb] + [noun]

Os doy el libro.

Espero que + vosotros + [subjunctive]

Espero que vosotros vengáis.

[Imperative verb ending in -d]

¡Comed todo!

Si vosotros + [past subjunctive], [conditional]

Si vosotros supierais, me ayudaríais.

Vuestro/a/os/as + [noun]

Vuestras ideas son buenas.

Vosotros, los que + [verb], ...

Vosotros, los que vivís aquí, lo sabéis.

Os conmino a + [infinitive]

Os conmino a reflexionar.

語族

形容詞

vuestro

vuestra

vuestros

vuestras

使い方

frequency

Extremely high in Spain; zero in Latin American daily speech.

よくある間違い

Using 'nosotros' instead of 'vosotros'. → Vosotros sois...
Learners often say 'we' when they mean 'you all' because the words are similar. Remember: V is for You.
Forgetting the accent: 'hablais' instead of 'habláis'. → Vosotros habláis.
The 'vosotros' present tense forms almost always require an accent mark.
Using 'les' as an object pronoun for 'vosotros'. → Os quiero.
In Spain, the informal plural object pronoun is 'os', not 'les'.
Using 'vosotros' in Latin America. → Ustedes son...
While not 'wrong', it sounds very unnatural and foreign in Latin American countries.
Confusing 'vos' and 'vosotros'. → Vosotros (plural) vs Vos (singular).
'Vos' is an informal 'you' singular used in places like Argentina; it is not a plural pronoun.

ヒント

The 'D' Rule

To make a command for 'vosotros', just change the 'r' of the infinitive to a 'd'. Hablar -> Hablad. It's that simple!

Spain Bound?

If you are moving to Spain, prioritize 'vosotros'. It is the most common way to address groups in daily life.

Soft V

Remember the 'v' in 'vosotros' is soft. Don't bite your lip like an English 'v'; keep your lips close and let the air flow.

V is for Visitors

Think of 'vosotros' as addressing 'visitors' or 'you guys' over there. 'Nosotros' is 'near' us.

Accent Check

Always check for the accent in the present tense. Without it, the word might be spelled incorrectly according to RAE rules.

Listen for 'Os'

The tiny word 'os' is a huge clue that someone is using the 'vosotros' form. It's much shorter than 'ustedes'.

Feminine First

If you're talking to a group of girls, make a conscious effort to say 'vosotras'. It shows great attention to detail.

Don't be too formal

Using 'ustedes' with friends in Spain can actually seem rude or cold, as if you are distancing yourself.

The 6th Form

In most verb charts, 'vosotros' is the bottom-right box. If you ignore it, you're missing 1/6th of the language!

Andalusia Alert

In Southern Spain, don't be surprised if you hear 'ustedes' mixed with 'vosotros' verbs. It's a common local dialect.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Vosotros' as 'V' for 'View'—you are viewing a group of people. Or remember: 'Nosotros' starts with 'N' for 'Now' (we are here now), and 'Vosotros' starts with 'V' for 'Visit' (you are visiting them).

視覚的連想

Imagine a person pointing a giant letter 'V' at a group of their friends in a Spanish plaza.

Word Web

vosotros vosotras os vuestro sois habláis coméis vivís

チャレンジ

Try to conjugate 5 regular verbs in the 'vosotros' form without looking at a chart. Then, write a sentence for an all-female group using 'vosotras'.

語源

From the Latin 'vos' (you plural) combined with 'alteros' (others).

元の意味： Literally 'you others'.

Romance (Indo-European).

文化的な背景

Be careful not to use 'vosotros' with elders or in very formal business settings in Spain; stick to 'ustedes' to show respect.

English speakers often struggle because English only has one 'you' for both singular and plural (though 'y'all' or 'you guys' are common informal substitutes).

Used extensively in the Spanish TV series 'Money Heist' (La Casa de Papel). Found in the classic novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. Commonly heard in the lyrics of Spanish pop stars like Rosalía or Alejandro Sanz.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

At a restaurant with friends

¿Qué vais a pedir vosotros?
¿Os gusta la comida?
La cuenta es para vosotros.
¿Queréis postre?

In a classroom

Vosotros tenéis que estudiar.
¿Habéis hecho los deberes?
Abrid vuestros libros.
Escuchadme a mí.

Playing sports

¡Vosotros podéis ganar!
Corred más rápido.
Os toca sacar.
Buen juego, vosotros.

At home with family

¿Cuándo venís vosotros?
Vuestra madre os llama.
¿Os habéis lavado?
Esta es vuestra casa.

Planning a trip

¿Qué preferís vosotros?
Vuestro vuelo sale a las diez.
Os veré allí.
¿Lleváis vosotros las maletas?

会話のきっかけ

"¿Qué planes tenéis vosotros para este fin de semana en Madrid?"

"¿A vosotros os gusta más la playa o la montaña?"

"¿Cómo os conocisteis vosotros dos?"

"¿Qué pensáis vosotros sobre la nueva película de Almodóvar?"

"¿Vosotros habéis estado alguna vez en Sevilla?"

日記のテーマ

Escribe sobre un viaje que hiciste con amigos usando la forma 'vosotros'.

Imagina que eres un profesor en España; escribe instrucciones para tus alumnos.

Describe las diferencias que notas entre 'vosotros' y 'ustedes'.

Escribe un diálogo corto entre tres amigos planeando una fiesta.

¿Por qué crees que 'vosotros' desapareció en América Latina?

よくある質問

10 問

No, 'vosotros' is not used in Mexico. Mexicans use 'ustedes' for both formal and informal 'you all'. If you use 'vosotros' in Mexico, you will be understood, but you will sound like you are from Spain or reading from a very old book.

The feminine form is 'vosotras'. You use it when the entire group you are speaking to is female. If there is even one male in the group, you must use the masculine 'vosotros'.

The object pronoun is 'os'. It is used for both direct and indirect objects. For example, 'Os veo' (I see you all) and 'Os doy el libro' (I give you all the book).

While you won't need to speak using 'vosotros' in Colombia, it is still useful to recognize it. You might encounter it in Spanish literature, movies from Spain, or historical documents. However, your primary focus should be on 'ustedes'.

In the present tense, -AR verbs end in '-áis', -ER verbs end in '-éis', and -IR verbs end in '-ís'. Note that all of these have an accent mark on the vowel.

You use 'vuestro', 'vuestra', 'vuestros', or 'vuestras' depending on the gender and number of the object possessed. For example, 'vuestra casa' (your house) or 'vuestros gatos' (your cats).

It is strictly informal. In Spain, you use it with friends, family, children, and people your age. For formal situations with a group, you use 'ustedes'.

The 'vosotros' form of 'ser' is 'sois'. For example, 'Vosotros sois inteligentes'.

For affirmative commands, take the infinitive, drop the 'r', and add a 'd'. For example, 'hablar' becomes 'hablad'. For negative commands, use the present subjunctive: 'no habléis'.

The accent is used to maintain the stress on the correct syllable and to distinguish the form from other similar words. It is a standard feature of the 'vosotros' conjugation paradigm.

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