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T ú vs. usted

T ú vs. usted. Formal and Informal. T ú vs. usted. Both t ú and usted (ud.) mean “you” in Spanish. Tú and usted are used differently Tú = informal Usted = formal. Formal. Use the formal ( ud .): With an older person Somone you do not know well Someone you need to show respect to.

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T ú vs. usted

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  1. Tú vs. usted Formal and Informal

  2. Tú vs. usted • Both tú and usted (ud.) mean “you” in Spanish. • Tú and usted are used differently • Tú = informal • Usted = formal

  3. Formal • Use the formal (ud.): • With an older person • Somone you do not know well • Someone you need to show respect to. • Ejemplos: • La policia (police), el jefe (boss), el presidente (the president) • Mr. Smith your neighbor, Prof. Ramirez your teacher, Juan who you just met.

  4. Informal • Use the informal (tú): • With a younger person • Somone you know well • Family, friends, etc. • Ejemplos: • Los amigos, otros alumnos (other students), la familia (family) • Rogelio who is 5, Marta your sister, Esteban your friend.

  5. Tú vs. usted eres • Mi amigo Paco, ¿Cómo _______ _____? (ser) • Mi profesora Smith, ¿Cómo _______ _______? (ser) tú es usted

  6. Plurales • The plural of usted is ustedes. • The plural of tú is: • Vosotros (in Spain) • Ustedes (all other countries)

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