In Spanish, when addressing someone older or a person in authority, it is common to use formal terms of respect. Here are a few examples:
- Usted - This is the formal "you" and is used to show respect.
- Señor - Used for a man, equivalent to "Mr."
- Señora - Used for a married woman, equivalent to "Mrs."
- Señorita - Used for an unmarried woman, equivalent to "Miss."
- Don - A term of respect prefixed to a man's first name, often used for older men.
- Doña - A term of respect prefixed to a woman's first name, often used for older women.
Using these terms can help convey politeness and respect in conversation.