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    Ud (en. You)

    /u.ð/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Abbreviation of 'usted', used to address a person formally.
    When I speak with the professor, I always use 'ud'.
    Cuando hablo con el profesor, siempre uso 'ud'.
    It is used in contexts that require respect or courtesy.
    In a work meeting, it is appropriate to address executives as 'ud'.
    En una reunión de trabajo, es apropiado dirigirse a los directivos como 'ud'.
    It can be used in situations where social hierarchy is important.
    The doctor asked me, 'How do you feel, sir?'.
    El médico me preguntó, '¿Cómo se siente, ud?'.

    Etymology

    Origin of the abbreviation 'usted', which comes from Old Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    How are you, sir?
    Formal question about someone's status.
    ¿Cómo está ud?
    What do you think, sir?
    Formal question about someone's opinion.
    ¿Qué opina ud?
    Allow me, you first.
    Courtesy expression that gives priority to someone.
    Permítame, ud primero

    Related Words

    usted
    Formal mode of address in Spanish.
    usted
    tú
    Informal mode of address in Spanish.
    tú
    vos
    Informal alternative in some Spanish dialects.
    vos

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used in informal contexts among friends.
    In my group, we sometimes say 'ud' jokingly.
    En mi grupo, a veces decimos 'ud' en broma.
    It can be used ironically to emphasize a formal attitude.
    I said 'Of course, sir' when he asked me something obvious.
    Le dije 'Claro que sí, ud' cuando me preguntó algo obvio.