Key learning points

1. The negatives 'nada', 'nunca', 'nadie' and 'ninguno' can be used before a verb, or after as part of a double negative.
2. To mean 'you' in an informal context, use 'tú'. In a formal context, use 'usted'.
3. It is common to address unfamiliar as people 'usted', for example in commercial settings like a shop or restaurant.
4. The plural form of 'usted' is 'ustedes'.
5. 'usted' and 'ustedes' respectively take the 3rd person singular and plural forms of the verb.

Keywords

• Negative - word that negates the meaning of other words and clauses

• Tú - informal way to address 'you'

• Usted - formal way to address 'you'

• 3rd person - form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'she, he, it, they', or 'you (formal)'

Common misconception