Well, for most Spanish speakers there are TWO ways to say “you”!!!
Tú
Usted
*At least when you’re speaking to just one person! &
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. Ud.
‘ Rules’ for using Tú & Ud. can have variations from country to country.
In most countries God is addressed as ‘ Tú ’ in prayer.
Tú can be used to express lack of respect when speaking to someone you don’t know.
Tú vs. Ud.
Likewise, Usted can be used to show contempt for someone you know very well.
(i.e. You, sir , are an idiot!)
If you are uncertain which form to use, it is usually better to use Usted until instructed otherwise.
Spanish even has a verb, tutear , meaning to address someone using the tú form!
Examples:
Spanish even has a verb, tutear , meaning to address someone using the tú form!
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
In most countries God is addressed as ‘ Tú ’ in prayer.
Tú can be used to express lack of respect when speaking to someone you don’t know.
Tú vs. Ud.
Likewise, Usted can be used to show contempt for someone you know very well.
(i.e. You, sir , are an idiot!)
If you are uncertain which form to use, it is usually better to use Usted until instructed otherwise.
Spanish even has a verb, tutear , meaning to address someone using the tú form!
Examples:
Spanish even has a verb, tutear , meaning to address someone using the tú form!
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
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