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Culture notes on how Spanish really works: tú and usted, vosotros and ustedes, and the differences between Spain and Latin America.

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Vosotros vs ustedes

In Spain, a group of friends is vosotros. In Latin America it’s ustedes for everyone. Here’s when you’ll hear each.

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¿Tú o usted? When to be formal

Spain leans informal, but usted still has its place. A quick guide to who gets which.

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