Tú vs Usted

In which of the following scenarios would be better to use the tú form?

• A dinner where you just met your future father in law

• A conversation with a friendly co-worker

• When giving directions to an elderly stranger

• When negotiating with a new client

Tú and usted are both Spanish words for _______.

• He/ She

• You

• They

• We

People usually use the usted form when they want to _______.

• Address younger people or kids

• Show extra friendliness

• Be respectful

• Talk to younger family members

Which of the following would be better to address with the formal “Usted”?

• A senior citizen

• A kid

• Your girlfriend

• Your mom

Which of the following is considered the informal version of “you” in most Spanish-speaking countries?

• Nosotros

• Tú

• Vosotros

• Usted

If you are not another kid or a teenager and a kid wants to ask you a question, chances are he is going to use ________.

• The él/ella form

• The tú form

• The usted form

• Nothing, he will just stare at until you say something

“_______” is the more formal version of “you”.

• Ustú

• Vos

• Tú

• Usted

Which form is better to use with someone you just met?

• Formal

• It is better to always let the other person start talking

• A mix of formal and informal

• Informal

Which of the following would be better to address with the formal “Usted”?

• Your friend's parent

• Your Dog

• Your Neighbor (older)

• Your Cousin's friend

¿Tú o Usted?...The bus driver

• Usted

• Tú

• Can be either, depending on your family's custom.