“¿Cómo estás?” to the formal?
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Which is the correct conversion of the informal phrase “¿Cómo estás?” to the formal?
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updated Dec 2, 2011
edited by 00494d19
posted by aalilahp
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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.
updated Dec 2, 2011
edited by 0066c384
posted by 0066c384
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formal is used for people you do not know, while informal is for people you know. 
updated Dec 2, 2011
posted by steveduck2345
Please remember that correct spelling and capitalization are mandatory on this site, welcome to the forum:) - 00494d19, Dec 2, 2011
