How common is "vosotros" in colombia?

Lucas Freley says on Sep 1, 2007, 15:17:

I think that is the same in all South America: Instead of "vosotros" (is used in Spain), people say "ustedes".

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Peter (Moderator) says on Sep 5, 2007, 11:39:

Yep, ustedes is used. Vosotros is only in Spain as far as I know.

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rocinante says on Sep 19, 2007, 17:42:

In the Medellín, Manizales etc... Paisa region, Vos is used extensively - this is NOT vosotros. In these areas of CO guys hardly ever address each other as Tu. They go from Ud to Vos in pretty much the same sentence. If two guys are out having a few drinks in a bar and they are talking to each other as Tu they will be thought of as gay. Tu is pretty much used to address women that are not Usted, and children. If you are planning on living in Paisa-ville you must use Vos. If you are just visiting, Tu and Usted and Ustedes is just fine.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 10, 2007, 07:06:

"Vos" is used a lot, as is "Usted". In Colombia, you can even use "usted" or "vos" with a friend, it's not like in Spain where those words are used mainly to show respect.

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SamGompers says on Oct 18, 2007, 16:53:

So if I'm at a cafe, and I ask a friend or colleague - - "Que quieres?" - - people will think I'm gay? Never had that happen before, as far as I know.

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rocinante says on Nov 9, 2007, 15:19:

Yeah, if you don't have an accent or you are not looked upon as being a foreigner, you will be assumed to be a homo if you are "tuteando" with a male friend.

Another example:

If you talk about your friend and say "es mi amigo" or "Tengo un amigo en Bogotá" and you DON'T mention the guy's NAME you are saying he is your "partner" as in relationship partner. Again, if you are speaking with a foreign accent or are clearly a gringo from Europe, North America, Australia etc... they will know you just don't know the regionalism.

Always say "Mi amigo ROBERT me dijo..."

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rocinante says on May 26, 2008, 16:57:

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Bellita says on May 27, 2008, 14:47:

Hi there, I am from Colombia, and if you guys use "Tu" nobody will think it is gay. Most men do not use "Tu" that is true but neither a lot of women ...Spanish in Colombia is just very formal for some reason, but it is not a big deal.

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rocinante says on May 28, 2008, 08:54:

Colombia is a big country. Two guys in public addressing each other as Tú en Medellín today is super gay. It's Ud or Vos. That's just the way it is here.

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