How would one use "vos"?
I thought that vos was used instead of vosotros and was conjugated the same as tu except with an accent or something? Then today, I read that vos was used instead of tu and was formed by changing the r on the end of an infinitive to s and accenting the last syllable. Could anyone please explain to me how to use it correctly?
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Yes, use "vos" instead of "tú". However, it is only used in some countries (such as Argentina) and in parts of other countries (such as Venezuela and Costa Rica), so you can't just use it anywhere. [I apologize for countries that I have left off the list - I did not intend to slight you.]
How is it formed? Take the "vosotros" form and drop the "i". Therefore: "vos sos" - "tú eres"..."vos hablás" - "tú hablas"..."vos sabés" - tú sabes"..."vos vivís" - tú vives"..."vos tenés" - "tú tienes".
That's the story in a nutshell. I hope this has helped.
That's a great explanation above, but the examples are a little off in their spelling. They should read: vos soís vos hablaís vos sabeís and vos teneís
Hey, Slkey, I think that you are referring to the "vosotros" form, which is totally different from the "vos" form. "Vos" is used in a few American countries instead of "tú".
The spellings that you listed are for the "vosotros" form ("habláis, coméis), which is used in Spain, and - yes - people do notice if you used Uds. or vosotros in Spain.
Uds. and vosotros are both translated as second person plural in English.
Tú and vos are both translated as second person singular in English.
I think vos makes more sense than tú, because usted=ustedes, and tú = vosotros?? vos= vosotros makes more sense to me. See what I'm saying? haha 
HI Ntalita, this is the best thread on the use of "vos", written and commented by A person who should know, Benz from Argentina
Deleted comment! I was thinking of the wrong form, and I don't want it to confuse the asker!
Ok, I'm still confused about who is correct with the spelling...
