Key learning points

1. We can boost our word knowledge by making connections between words such as word families, synonyms, opposites, etc.
2. To mean 'you' in an informal context, use 'tú'. In a formal context, use 'usted'.
3. It is common to address unfamiliar people as '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

• Tú - informal way to address 'you'

• Usted - formal way to address 'you'

• Ustedes - formal way to address 'you all'

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

Common misconception