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"Usted" is a pronoun which is often translated as "you", and "yo, muy bien" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm very well". Learn more about the difference between "usted" and "yo, muy bien" below.
usted(
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tehd
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
ustedes
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
2. (second person plural) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
3. (formal) (second person plural) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. you
Ustedes pueden dejar sus chaquetas en el vestuario y seguirme al comedor.You may leave your jackets in the coatroom and follow me to the dining room.
yo, muy bien(
yoh
mwee
byehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I'm very well
¿Cómo están ustedes dos? - Yo, muy bien, pero mi esposo está pachucho.How are the two of you? - I'm very well, but my husband is poorly.
b. I'm feeling very well
¿Cómo te encuentras? - Yo, muy bien, ya no tengo resaca, pero Luis todavía se encuentra fatal.How are you feeling? - I'm feeling very well, not hung over anymore, but Luis is still feeling awful.
c. I'm great
¿Qué tal estás? - Yo, muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?How are you? - I'm great, thank you. And you?
d. I'm feeling great
¿Te encuentras bien? - Yo, muy bien. ¿Por qué lo preguntas? ¿Tengo mala cara?Are you feeling OK? - I'm feeling great. Why do you ask? Do I look ill?
e. I'm really good
¿Estás bien? - Sí, yo, muy bien, mejor que nunca. ¿Y tú qué tal?Are you OK? - Yes, I'm really good, better than ever. And how are you?
f. I'm feeling really good
¿Te encuentras bien ahora? - Yo, muy bien, mucho mejor que antes. Esa pastilla es milagrosa.Are you feeling OK now? - I'm feeling really good, much better than before. That pill works miracles.
