Questions & Answers about Vostè vol llogar el pis?
What does Vostè mean, and when would I use it?
Vostè means you in a formal singular sense. You use it when speaking politely, respectfully, or at some social distance from the other person, for example with a customer, an older stranger, or in a formal interaction.
In many everyday situations, Catalan speakers often prefer tu instead, so vostè can sound quite formal. But it is completely correct and very useful to know.
Why is it vostè vol and not vostè vols or vostè voleu?
Because vostè takes a third-person singular verb form in Catalan.
So:
- tu vols = informal singular you want
- vostè vol = formal singular you want
- vosaltres voleu = informal plural you want
- vostès volen = formal plural you want
This is similar to Spanish usted quiere.
What verb is vol from?
Vol comes from the verb voler, which means to want.
In this sentence, vol is the present tense, third-person singular form:
- jo vull = I want
- tu vols = you want
- ell / ella / vostè vol = he / she / you (formal) want