If it is a polite request, why use the tú form rather than the usted form?
Polite request why use podrías rather than podría
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James G.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Polite request why use podrías rather than podría
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using poder to say could [do something] for polite requests and suggestions in Spanish (El Condicional Simple)"
Asked 4 years ago
Rand S.Kwiziq community member
James, you can make polite requests of family and friends, in which you would use the tú form. It would be awkward to use the usted form with those with whom you are familiar, a child for example.
James G. asked:
Polite request why use podrías rather than podría
If it is a polite request, why use the tú form rather than the usted form?
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