Polite request why use podrías rather than podría

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Polite request why use podrías rather than podría

If it is a polite request, why use the tú form rather than the usted form?

Asked 4 years ago
RandA2Kwiziq 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.

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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