1. In Spanish there are two forms in
which you speak to people:
or
Informal Formal
2. When speaking to
someone with whom
you have a close
relationship, such as
a family member, friend, or
someone your age or younger,
you will use the informal form.
3. When speaking to
someone with whom
you do not have a
close relationship,
someone you would address
with a title and a last name, or
an older/higher ranking
person, use the formal form.
4. Greeting and saying good-bye
Informal Formal
• ¿Cómo estás? • ¿Cómo está?
• ¿Y tú? • ¿Y Usted?
• ¿Cómo te llamas? • ¿Cómo se llama?
• ¡Que te vaya bien! • ¡Que le vaya bien!
• Te presento a… • Le presento a…