Spanish - English (British) translations for "usted"
"usted" Spanish translation
Definition
"usted"
Part of speech
pronoun
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: Formal second person singular pronoun
¿Cómo está usted?
How are you?
Meaning: Polite way of addressing someone
Usted puede tomar asiento.
You may take a seat.
Meaning: Used to show respect or distance
Usted es muy amable.
You are very kind.
Meaning: Used in formal or professional settings
¿Usted necesita ayuda?
Do you need help?
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: ¿Usted habla inglés?
A1: Do you speak English?
A1: ¿Puede usted ayudarme?
A1: Can you help me?
A1: ¿Cómo está usted?
A1: How are you?
B1: Usted ha trabajado mucho hoy.
B1: You have worked a lot today.
B1: Si usted estudia, aprobará el examen.
B1: If you study, you will pass the exam.
B2: Usted había viajado a muchos países antes de jubilarse.
B2: You had traveled to many countries before retiring.
B2: Si usted hubiera llegado más temprano, habría conseguido entradas para el concierto.
B2: If you had arrived earlier, you would have gotten tickets for the concert.
C1: Usted será invitado a la conferencia como experto en el campo.
C1: You will be invited to the conference as an expert in the field.
C1: Aunque usted no lo crea, gané el primer premio en el concurso de fotografía.
C1: Even if you don't believe it, I won first prize in the photography contest.
C2: Usted habría sido el candidato perfecto para el puesto si tuviera más experiencia.
C2: You would have been the perfect candidate for the position if you had more experience.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word "usted" is a pronoun in Spanish that is used to address someone formally or respectfully. It is the singular form of the second person pronoun and is equivalent to the English pronoun "you" when addressing someone with whom you are not familiar or who holds a higher social status.
In Spanish, the use of "usted" is common in formal situations, such as when speaking to strangers, elders, or people in positions of authority. It is also used to show respect or politeness towards someone. The conjugation of verbs and the agreement of adjectives and articles with "usted" are done in the third person singular form.
It is important to note that the use of "usted" varies depending on the cultural context and regional differences. In some countries, like Spain, it is more commonly used, while in others, like Latin America, it may be used more frequently as a sign of respect.