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Spanish Forms of Address: Matching Formality to the Situation

Learn when to use tú, usted, vosotros, and ustedes in spoken Spanish. This deck covers formal and informal address for different social situations and regions.

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Lesson#1
In Spanish, how you say 'you' changes depending on your relationship with the person you're speaking to and the situation. Choosing the right form is key to sounding natural and respectful. We'll cover the main forms: tú, usted, vosotros, and ustedes.
Lesson#2
Let's start with 'tú'. This is the informal, singular 'you'. You use 'tú' when talking to one person you know well, like a friend, a family member, a child, or a classmate. It expresses familiarity and closeness.
Quiz#3
When speaking to a single friend or family member in Spanish, which pronoun for 'you' should you use?

tú

Quiz#4
How would you informally ask a friend in Spanish, 'What are you doing?'

¿Qué haces?

Lesson#5
The formal singular 'you' is 'usted'. You use 'usted' to show respect when talking to one person. This includes older people, strangers, figures of authority like a police officer, or in professional settings with a client or your boss.
Quiz#6
To show respect when speaking to an older person or a stranger in Spanish, which pronoun for 'you' should you use?

usted

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