Ustedes (en. You)

/usˈteðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Second person plural pronoun in Spanish, used in formal or neutral situations.

You all are very kind.

Ustedes son muy amables.

Used to address a group of people, instead of 'vosotros' in some regions.

Have you all seen the new movie?

¿Ustedes han visto la nueva película?

Used in formal contexts or when communicating with people you do not know well.

I hope that you all enjoy the dinner.

Espero que ustedes disfruten de la cena.

It derives from the Latin pronoun 'vostrum', which implies plurality in addressing.

How are you all?

A common question to inquire about the status or well-being of a group.

¿Cómo están ustedes?

I hope that you all can attend.

An expression of desire for a group to participate in an event.

Espero que ustedes puedan asistir.

You all have a great responsibility.

Refers to the burden or duty that a group has.

Ustedes tienen una gran responsabilidad.

you (formal)

Second person singular pronoun used formally.

usted

you (informal, plural)

Second person plural pronoun used in informal contexts in Spain.

vosotros

you (informal, singular)

Second person singular pronoun in an informal context.

tú

A colloquial way to refer to a group in an informal context.

What are you all going to do today?

¿Qué van a hacer ustedes hoy?

In some contexts, it is used as a term of camaraderie among friends.

You all are the best!

¡Ustedes son los mejores!