“¿Cómo estás?” to the formal?

Question

Which is the correct conversion of the informal phrase “¿Cómo estás?” to the formal?

Answer 1

Welcome to the forum!

You can say "¿Cómo está (usted)?" to ask the question in a more formal manner. You can leave out the "usted", since it is understood in the address.

Answer 2

formal is used for people you do not know, while informal is for people you know.

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