Usted vs. Tu

Question

I've seen "Y usted'" and "Y tu'". Both "tu" and "usted" mean "you". What dicifers which is used? Por favor y gracias!

And how would you say "your"'

Answer 1

Sara Beth said:

Ok, so tu can mean "you" or "your".

Not really. Informal "you" is "tú," with an accent. Informal "your" is "tu," without an accent.

Answer 2

Ok, so tu can mean "you" or "your". Got it! Thank you!

Answer 3

Sara Beth said:

Ok, so then how would you say "your"?

Again, it depends on if you are being formal or informal. Informal is tu. "¿Donde está tu carro'" Formal is su. "¿Donde está su carro'"

Answer 4

Ok, so then how would you say "your"'

Answer 5

Thank you very much!

Answer 6

Tu is used for "you" as in peers, or those younger than you. It's very informal. Usted shows respect... such as to a parent, teacher, or official. Usted is formal.