When you speak to someone older or a person in authority, which of the following words would you use to address that person? in spanish.

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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:

  1. Usted - This is the formal "you" and is used to show respect.
  2. Señor - Used for a man, equivalent to "Mr."
  3. Señora - Used for a married woman, equivalent to "Mrs."
  4. Señorita - Used for an unmarried woman, equivalent to "Miss."
  5. Don - A term of respect prefixed to a man's first name, often used for older men.
  6. 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.