/usˈteð/
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Translation
you (formal, abbreviation of usted)
Word origin
An abbreviation of usted, the formal 'you'. Usted is a contraction of the old courtesy form vuestra merced ('your grace'), from Latin vester ('your') and merces ('reward, favour').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vuestra merced
- English cognates
- mercy, merchant
Examples
¿. , García?
Do you wish for anything else, Mr García?
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We hope that you are happy with the service.
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You may come to the office whenever you want.
. documento original .
You must present the original document tomorrow.
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If you prefer, we will send you a taxi.
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