Dialectical variations in Spanish pronouns include the use of “vos” in parts of Latin America, “vosotros” in Spain, and differences in the use of “usted/ustedes”. These variations reflect historical, cultural, and social factors unique to each Spanish-speaking region.
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- Use of “vosotros” in Spain vs. “ustedes” in Latin America for second person plural
- Voseo: the use of “vos” instead of “tú” in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and parts of Central America
- Variation in the use of “usted”: more formal in Spain, more common in some Latin American countries
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