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ustedes

pronounCEFR A1High frequency

What does “ustedes” mean in English?

  1. you all / you plural

Example sentences

  • ¿Ustedes viven aquí?

    Do you all live here?

  • Ustedes son estudiantes.

    You all are students.

How to use it

Ustedes means plural 'you' / 'you all'. In Latin America it is the normal plural you. In Spain it is also understood and used formally; informal Spain often uses vosotros/vosotras.

Common mistake

Teach ustedes as the default useful plural you, but keep the regional note visible: vosotros/vosotras is an informal Spain-specific form to recognise later, not a blocker for A1 launch content.

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