Question

In which situation would you most likely address someone using the usted form?
a.
meeting a teacher on the first day of school
b.
meeting a fellow student on the first day of school
c.
meeting your friend’s parent for the first time
d.
a and c
e.
none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D
E

Answer 1

D — a and c. You'd use usted in formal situations like meeting a teacher or a friend's parent for the first time; you’d use tú with a fellow student.