Formal And Informal Flashcards
What is the formal way to address someone in Spanish?
Using ‘usted’
What is the informal way to address someone in Spanish?
Using ‘tú’
True or False: ‘Usted’ is used for friends and family.
False
In which situation would you use ‘tú’?
When speaking to a close friend or someone of the same age.
Fill in the blank: In Spain, it is common to use _____ for informal greetings.
tú
What is the plural form of ‘tú’ used in informal situations?
vosotros
What is the plural form of ‘usted’ used in formal situations?
ustedes
True or False: ‘Usted’ is always used in formal situations.
True
Which pronoun would you use to address a teacher in Spain?
Usted
What is a common informal greeting in Spanish?
Hola
In Latin America, what is often used instead of ‘vosotros’?
Ustedes
Fill in the blank: In formal situations, it is polite to use _____ when addressing someone.
usted
What is the main difference between ‘tú’ and ‘usted’?
Tú is informal, while usted is formal.
Which pronoun is more common in business settings?
Usted
True or False: ‘Tú’ can be used with anyone regardless of their age.
False
What is the informal way to say goodbye in Spanish?
Adiós
How do you formally say ‘you’ in Spanish?
Usted
What is the informal way to say ‘you’ in Spanish?
Tú
In which country is the use of ‘vos’ common instead of ‘tú’?
Argentina
Fill in the blank: When meeting someone for the first time, it is appropriate to use _____ until invited to use ‘tú’.
usted
What is the appropriate way to address a stranger in a formal context?
Use ‘usted’.
What is a common phrase used to ask for permission informally?
¿Puedo?
True or False: Using ‘tú’ can imply a level of intimacy or familiarity.
True
What is the respectful way to ask someone their name in a formal setting?
¿Cuál es su nombre?
