vs
QUICK ANSWER
"They are" is a form of "they are", a phrase which is often translated as "ellos son". "You are" is a form of "you are", a phrase which is often translated as "eres". Learn more about the difference between "they are" and "you are" below.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
you are(
yu
ar
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. eres (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You are my best friend.Eres mi mejor amigo.
b. es (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Thank you, sir. You are very generous.Gracias, señor. Es muy generoso.
a. estás (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I know you are mad, but you need to calm down.Sé que estás enojado pero tienes que tranquilizarte.
b. está (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You are on 30th Ave. Broadway is that way.Está en la avenida 30. Broadway queda por allá.
