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How to Say "to you" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto youis osA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
PronounA2informal
plural, informal; when something is done for you
A colorful illustration showing one person handing a bright red apple to two smiling friends, symbolizing the action being directed toward the plural 'you'.

Examples

Chicos, ¿os puedo ayudar en algo?

Guys, can I help you with something?

Os voy a contar un secreto.

I'm going to tell you (all) a secret.

No os preocupéis, todo saldrá bien.

Don't you (all) worry, everything will be fine.

The 'You All' for Actions

Os is the shortcut for 'to you' or just 'you' when talking to a group of friends or family (the vosotros group). It tells you who is receiving the action of the verb.

Where Does `os` Go?

Os usually comes right before the verb (e.g., os digo - I tell you). But, you can attach it to the end of command verbs (¡sentaos!) or basic verb forms (para veros).

Mixing up `os` and `les`

Mistake:Les doy el libro a vosotros.

Correction: `Os` is the special pronoun that matches `vosotros`. `Les` is used for `ustedes` (the formal or Latin American 'you all'). The right way is: `Os doy el libro a vosotros`.

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