Help me understand

Michael L.A1Kwiziq community member

Help me understand

Ustedes van a casa de su hijo.You go to your son's house.
Wouldn't this mean you both go or you guys go? 
Why wouldnt I write Usted va a casa de su hijo? 
You go to your son's house
Asked 2 weeks ago
SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Michael L

Thank you for your question! The phrase "ustedes van a casa de su hijo" means "You (plural) go to your son's house", referring to more than one person. In contrast, "usted va a casa de su hijo" would mean "You (singular, formal) go to your son's house", addressing only one individual.

The lesson uses "ustedes" because it refers to multiple people going to the son's house. Changing it to "usted" would alter the meaning, as it would then apply to only one person.

I hope this helps clarify the difference! Let me know if you have more questions. 

Saludos

Silvia

Help me understand

Ustedes van a casa de su hijo.You go to your son's house.
Wouldn't this mean you both go or you guys go? 
Why wouldnt I write Usted va a casa de su hijo? 
You go to your son's house

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your Spanish level for FREE

Test your Spanish to the CEFR standard

Find your Spanish level
I'll be right with you...