Vds (en. You (plural))

/bede.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A shortened and formal way to refer to a group of people instead of using the full word 'ustedes'.

You all are invited to the meeting.

Vds. están invitados a la reunión.

A form of address in letters or formal documents.

I appreciate your attention, you all are very kind.

Agradezco su atención, vds. son muy amables.

Abbreviation of the word 'ustedes', used in formal contexts.

you all know

Reference to whether a group has knowledge about something.

vds. saben

as you all know

Beginning of a phrase that implies the listener already has prior information.

como vds. saben

for you all.

Indicates something done in consideration of the group being addressed.

por vds.

ustedes

Pronoun used to address a group of people formally.

ustedes

vosotros

Pronoun used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to a closer or informal group.

vosotros

you all are

Phrase that uses the pronoun to describe or qualify a group.

ustedes son

Colloquial use among friends to refer to a group.

You all are going to have a lot of fun tonight.

Vds. se van a divertir mucho esta noche.

Form used in digital messages to address a group.

Guys, you all have to help me with this.

Chicos, vds. me tienen que ayudar con esto.