Formal vs. Informal

Know when to use tú or usted

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YOUR GOAL

Choose an appropriate greeting for friends, teachers, and new people.

Key vocabulary

Words you’ll use

¿Cómo estás?

How are you? (informal)

Hola, Ana. ¿Cómo estás?

¿Cómo está usted?

How are you? (formal)

Buenos días. ¿Cómo está usted?

Mr. S explains

Match the greeting to the moment.

Spanish greetings change with the time of day. Use buenos días in the morning, buenas tardes after noon, and buenas noches in the evening.

Don’t chase perfection. Choose the greeting, smile, and keep the conversation moving.

PRACTICE · 1 OF 3

It’s 9:00 AM. How would you greet your teacher?

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COMING SOON

Practice saying it

Record your greeting and get pronunciation feedback.

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