| in English | in Spanish | S |
|---|---|---|
| you | usted, tú |
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Pronunciation
Normal speech: oos-TEHD, too
IPA: us.ˈteð, tu
8 months ago
Usted
Is formal
7 months ago
usted, tú info.
Tips to remember the word “usted”:
– Think of “usted” as a more formal or respectful way to say “you” when talking to someone in Spanish.
– You can associate “usted” with formal situations, older or authoritative people, or when you are addressing someone you do not know well.
– “Usted” is similar to “Mr.” or “Mrs.” in English because it confers a level of respect.
Tips to remember the word “tú”:
– “Tú” is the informal or familiar form of “you” in Spanish.
– Think of “tú” as a casual “you,” used with friends, peers, relatives, or children.
– Remember it is like using someone’s first name instead of “sir” or “madam.”
Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Vos” is an informal second person singular pronoun used instead of “tú” in some regions, such as Argentina and parts of Central America.
– “Vosotros” or “vosotras” is the informal second person plural pronoun used in Spain, equivalent to “you all” or “you guys” in English.
– “Ustedes” is the formal and, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the only second person plural pronoun, equivalent to “usted” but for groups.
Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Tú” does not have an alternate slang meaning, but the way it’s used can change the level of familiarity or intimacy between people.
– “Usted” doesn’t generally carry alternate slang meanings either, but using it where “tú” would be expected can give a sarcastic or distancing tone.
Examples of sentences that use “usted”:
– “¿Cómo está usted hoy?” – How are you today? (formal)
– “¿Puede usted darme las indicaciones?” – Can you give me the directions? (formal)
– “Usted es muy amable.” – You are very kind. (formal)
Examples of sentences that use “tú”:
– “¿Cómo estás tú?” – How are you? (informal)
– “¿Tú qué opinas?” – What do you think? (informal)
– “Tú eres mi mejor amigo.” – You are my best friend. (informal)
a few seconds ago
Formal informal?
It is a formal version of “you”
8 months ago
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tu vs tú
without the accent, tú becomes tu and means “your”
2 years ago