USAGE NOTE
In Spanish, the conditional is usually expressed by a verbal inflection as shown in 1c) and 2b).
you'd better
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. más vale que tú
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You'd better not go because your presence will just cause trouble.Más vale que tú no vayas porque tu presencia solo causará problemas.
b. más vale que usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You'd better make the announcement.Más vale que usted haga el anuncio.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
You'd better decide soon or they may withdraw the offer.Más vale que te decidas pronto o puede que retiren la oferta.
You'd better not tell anyone.Más vale que no se lo digas a nadie.
a. más vale que ustedes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You'd better tell them.Más vale que ustedes se lo digan.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I think you'd better stay home.Creo que más vale que se queden en casa.
You'd better study for the test. It's not going to be easy.Más vale que estudien para la prueba. No va a ser fácil.
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