What is "sos"?

Question

I read something recently where a character said, "Vos no sos Martin." From the context it clearly meant "You're not Martin." however, I can't figure out what ver "sos" is supposed to be. It doesn't seem to be a form of ser.

Answer 1

In a few Spanish speaking countries the "vos" form is used instead of the "tú" form. It means the singular familiar "you", just as "tú" does. The verb forms for -ar and -er infinitives are made by taking "vosotros" endings and dropping the "i". In other words: "vos sos" (vosotros sois) - you are/ "Vos tenés" (vosotros tenéis) - you have/ "vos hablás (vosotros habláis) - you speak, etc. For the -ir endings, just use the same form as vosotros. For example: "vos vivís" - you live/ "vos pedís" - you ask for.

This form is used in Argentina, and is definitely used in some areas of Costa Rica and Venezuela. There are other countries also; someone else will probably be able to add to the list.

Wow, that's really different. - Jason_Bryant, Nov 13, 2009

Answer 2

Hi Jason. These terms from what I gather a used in Argentina.

Normally yo-estoy tu-estas el/ella-esta nosotros-estamos vosotros-estais ellos/ellas- estan

Argentina yo-estoy vos- estas.... rest are the same.

Normally yo-soy tu- eres el/ella- es nosotros-somos vosotros-sois ellos/ella-son

Argentina yo-estoy vos-sos... rest are the same...

Can anyone please correct me if i am wrong!!!