The Pronouns Nos and Vos  


Nos and Vos

The pronouns Nos and Vos are used for the 1st and 2nd person singular, respectively, in poetry and high-flown prose.

Nos is used in Royal decrees; and Vos often to translate the French "vous" and English "you" in novels. They require the verb in the plural and any occurring adjective in the singular, masculine or feminine according to the sex represented:

  • Nos el Rey somos justo: We the King are just.
  • Vos Doña Catalina sois generosa: You, Lady Catherine, are generous.

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