Usted vs Tú in Spanish: What's the Difference?
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Spanish students often get confused about the difference between "usted" vs "tú." Both words mean "you," but they can also convey formality and the relationship between speakers.
So how do we use "tú" or "usted" in Spanish, and at what point? Jump into Sam's Spanish class above and find out!
“Tú" is informal – for people that you know, friends, family, and neighbors. "Usted" is formal – for a boss, teacher, judge, or someone that you just don't know.
"Como estas?" or “How are you?” is in the "tú" form. You can use this to ask someone you know how they're doing. But this is how you would ask someone that you’re being more formal with: "Como esta?" So it's just one letter that makes the difference: "Como estas?" and "Como esta?"
To that you can respond, "Estoy bien" or "Estoy mal." You can also say "Asi asi” which means "so so." (Spanish speakers might not even say "Estoy bien" or "Estoy mal”; they might just say "bien” or "mal.")
To learn more about "tú" vs "usted," and see a real conversation between two Spanish students, keep watching the video above!
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