No. 8,998 in Spanish
vds
"Vds" is an abbreviation for "ustedes," meaning "you" (plural, formal/informal depending on the region).
In a sentence
¿Cómo están vds hoy en la reunión?
How are you all today at the meeting?
In this sentence, 'vds' is used as an abbreviation for 'ustedes', which is a formal plural form addressing more than one person.
Vds tienen la oportunidad de hacer preguntas al final.
You all have the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Here, 'vds' again substitutes for 'ustedes', commonly in formal writing or speech.
Señores, como vds saben, la reunión empezará pronto.
Gentlemen, as you all know, the meeting will start soon.
This demonstrates 'vds' referring to 'ustedes' in a polite and formal discourse.
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