Tú vs. Usted in Spanish: When to Use Formal vs. Informal (Without Feeling Awkward)
The main difference between tú and usted in Spanish is the level of formality. Tú is the informal second-person singular pronoun used with friends, family members, peers, and children. Usted is the formal second-person singular pronoun used to show respect when speaking to older adults, authority figures, strangers, and in professional business settings. Both pronouns translate to “you” in English, but they require different verb conjugations. Not sure […]