Ustedes: you
Pronunciation: oos-TEH-dehs (stress the capital letters)
Ustedes means “you” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: you (plural)
- How to say it: oos-TEH-dehs
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ustedes” means and how to use it
Ustedes means “you all” or “you (plural).” In Latin America it is the only plural “you,” formal or informal.
Examples with audio
- Ustedes son muy amables.You all are very kind.
- ¿Ustedes quieren café?Do you want coffee?
- Ustedes viven cerca de aquí.You live near here.
Usage tip
In Spain, “vosotros” is the informal plural, while “ustedes” is formal. In Latin America, “ustedes” is used for everyone. The verb is the same as for “ellos.”
Spanish around the world
- In Latin America, “ustedes” is the plural “you” for everybody. In Spain, “vosotros” is the informal plural and “ustedes” is formal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “you” in Spanish?
“you” in Spanish is “ustedes.” It is pronounced oos-TEH-dehs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ustedes”?
Say oos-TEH-dehs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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