What is the difference between ESTA and eres?
“Estás” is the conjugation of the present form of the second person singular of the verb “estar”, and “eres” is the conjugation of the present form of the second person singular of the verb “ser”. Example: tú estas estudiando, tú eres bonita. And “es” is use with the third person of the singular (él/ella/usted).
Do you use Eres or usted?
With “Usted” we refer to older people than you, professors, maybe your parents and older familiars, or someone you don’t have that much confidence with. It shows some respect for the person. “Es” and “Eres” are the conjugation of the verb “Ser” (“To be”). We use “Es” with “Usted” and “Eres” with “Tú”.
What is the difference between tú usted and ustedes?
In Spain, the singular second-person subject pronouns are tú (informal “you,” one person) and usted (formal “you,” one person). The plural forms are vosotros/vosotras (informal men or mixed groups/a group of all women) and ustedes (formal, group). Latin America is the same, except that vosotros typically isn’t used.
Where is usted used?
Usted is the formal “you.” The plural is ustedes, which is used in both formal and informal situations.
Is Eres permanent or temporary?
On the other hand, if someone said “eres gordo” (eres is the second person conjugation of the verb ser), this person means that you are permanently fat; no need to add the time adverb “ahora” (now).
Is TÚ formal or informal?
There are two ways of saying “you” in Spanish: usted and tú. Many Spanish teachers will tell you that usted is used in formal situations, while tú is informal.
Is Vosotros singular or plural?
Formal vs. Informal “You”
| singular: | plural: | |
|---|---|---|
| first person: | yo | nosotros, nosotras |
| second person, informal: | tú | vosotros, vosotras |
| second person, formal: | usted | ustedes |
| third person: | él, ella | ellos, ellas |
How do you use tu and usted?
Usted is the more formal version. It’s used when referring to someone who is an acquaintance, of a higher status, or even simply just older. Tú is informal. Think of it as a casual use of the word “you”.
Do you say como estas or Como esta?
Como estas is less formal. Como esta usted would be the formal “How are you?”
How do you answer Como esta usted?
How do you answer if someone asks you, “¿Cómo estás?” or “How are you?”? The standard answer is probably “Bien” (“Fine”) or “Muy bien” (“Very good”). Of course, both of those responses are often expanded: “Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?” (“Quite well, thank you.
How do you use tu eres?
“Tu eres” is informal – used with a friend or family, maybe someone younger. “Usted es” is more formal, for meeting new people – it is always the better option when in doubt. They are both singular.