How to say “you (singular, formal)” in Spanish
“You (singular, formal)” in Spanish is usted (oos-TEHD).
- Spanish
- usted
- Say it
- oos-TEHD
- Note
- Uses the same verb form as él and ella; social conventions vary by country.
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Questions about usted
How do you say “you (singular, formal)” in Spanish?
“You (singular, formal)” in Spanish is usted. Uses the same verb form as él and ella; social conventions vary by country.
How do you pronounce usted?
Say it oos-TEHD. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TEHD. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does usted mean in English?
In English, usted means “you (singular, formal)”.
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