‘You’ en Español Tú vs. Usted

Well, for most Spanish speakers there are TWO ways to say “you”!!! *At least when you’re speaking to just one person! Tú Usted &

Tú Tú is the FAMILIAR form of ‘you’ in Spanish. It is used when talking to: Friends Family People Your Own Age Children Pets

Usted Usted is the more FORMAL version of ‘you’. It is used when talking to: Strangers People Older Than You Authority Figures People You’ve Just Met

In writing, usted is almost always abbreviated. Ud. *It’s also always capitalized.

Tú vs. Usted Let’s look at the singular forms first. Each one has a specific time when it used. If you use the wrong one, it can be offensive to the person with whom you are speaking

Tú vs. Usted Tú (singular familiar) is used with people that you are familiar with or someone that you refer to by their first name. Usted (Ud.) (singular formal) is used with a person who you should respect, for example a doctor, teacher, elder, or an unknown person.

Tú vs Usted Tú = you (informal/ Usted (Ud.) = you (formal) familiar) Use “tú” when talking to people with whom you are on a first name basis. friends family small children people younger than you pets Usted (Ud.) = you (formal) Use “Usted” when talking with people to whom you should show respect. People in authority (police, teachers, bosses, etc.) Strangers Acquaintances Adults

Tú o Usted? Your Little Cousin Tú

Tú o Usted? el Doctor Morales Usted

Tú o Usted? la Señora Hidalgo Usted

Tú o Usted? Tu amigo Carlos Tú

Tú o Usted? Pepa Tú

Tú o Usted? Your Boss Usted

Tú o Usted? Your Grandma Tú

Tú o Usted? Uncle Enrique Tú

Tú o Usted? Your Friend’s Mom Usted

Tú o Usted? Your Friend’s Sister Tú

Tú o Usted? Professor McBoring Usted