Formal (usted/ustedes) commands??????
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In the formal (usted /ustedes) commands, how do I know whether the verb is in plural or singular?
Ex. Hagan la cama antes de salir. Por favor, ¡no la toquen! Se puede las timar la mano. Em....er.....ah....No se preocupe. Todo se va a arreglar esta semana. Em.... ¿Les interesa ver la cocina?
I don't understand how to classify verb between plural and singular.... HELP!
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updated Nov 14, 2014
posted by 00cf387f
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toquen is ustedes
toque is usted
hagan because of the N at the end its plural and A at the end for singular
updated Nov 14, 2014
posted by Rey_Mysterio
Orale! - Daniela2041, Nov 14, 2014
=] - Rey_Mysterio, Nov 14, 2014
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The form "ustedes" is only used in South America and in the small village in the very south of Spain. However the form "usted" is common used.
updated Nov 14, 2014
posted by txustaboy
It is also used all over the EEUU Mexico and most of central and - Daniela2041, Nov 13, 2014
Central and South America. (I hit the "enter" key by mistake ---again! (Big Sigh!) - Daniela2041, Nov 13, 2014
In fact in the textbooks, although the "Vosotros" form is introduced, they don't consider it important enough to test the students on it. But I being a transplanted espeñola, tell them "You never know when you will meet up with a Spaniard." Learn it! - Daniela2041, Nov 13, 2014
Yes i used to say South America when i want to say American spanish spekaer countries :). On the other hand, when i learnt spanish at the school, we learnt that the form "ustedes" is not correct XD, but as i live in the south of Spain i hear it every day. - txustaboy, Nov 13, 2014
Personally I think that "vosotros" for familiar plural is more logical. - Daniela2041, Nov 14, 2014
i agree with daniela - Rey_Mysterio, Nov 14, 2014
