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Verb forms with tú and usted

Match common verb forms to tú or usted so your choice of address stays consistent.

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What you'll learn3 ideas
  • Use “tú eres” and “tú tienes” when addressing someone informally.
  • Use “usted es” and “usted tiene” when addressing someone formally.
  • “¿Tiene tiempo?” asks someone formally if they have time.
Chapter 4: Social etiquette in Mexican Spanish10 lessons · 32 min
  1. 1Tú and usted3 min
  2. 2Verb forms with tú and usted5 min
  3. 3Respectful titles and forms of address3 min
  4. 4Asking how someone is doing3 min
  5. 5Greeting a group3 min
  6. 6Polite interruptions3 min
  7. 7Responding to good news3 min
  8. 8Expressing sympathy3 min
  9. 9Declining an invitation politely3 min
  10. 10Closing a conversation3 min
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Example plan3 lessons · 11 min

Tú and usted3 min
Verb forms with tú and ustedSocial etiquette in Mexican Spanish5 min
Respectful titles and forms of addressSocial etiquette in Mexican Spanish3 min

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