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vosté
"Vosté" is the formal singular "you" in Catalan.
In a sentence
Vostè és un gran professor.
You are a great teacher.
Here, 'vostè' is used as a formal subject pronoun to address someone respectfully.
Li he portat un cafè, vostè el vol amb sucre?
I brought you a coffee, do you want it with sugar?
'Vostè' here emphasizes politeness, addressing someone formally during an informal scenario.
Vostè què pensa sobre aquest tema?
What do you think about this topic?
The word 'vostè' in this context ensures deference in asking someone's opinion.
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