1. Tú vs. usted
Formal and Informal

2. Tú vs. usted Both tú and usted (ud.) mean “you” in Spanish.
Tú and usted are used differently
Tú = informal
Usted = formal

3. Formal Use the formal (ud.): Ejemplos: With an older person
Somone you do not know well
Someone you need to show respect to.
Ejemplos:
La policia (police), el jefe (boss), el presidente (the president)
Mr. Smith your neighbor, Prof. Ramirez your teacher, Juan who you just met.

4. Informal Use the informal (tú): Ejemplos: With a younger person
Somone you know well
Family, friends, etc.
Ejemplos:
Los amigos, otros alumnos (other students), la familia (family)
Rogelio who is 5, Marta your sister, Esteban your friend.

5. Tú vs. usted Mi amigo Paco, ¿Cómo _______ _____? (ser)
Mi profesora Smith, ¿Cómo _______ _______? (ser)
eres tú es
usted

6. Plurales The plural of usted is ustedes. The plural of tú is:
Vosotros (in Spain)
Ustedes (all other countries)