Usages of usted
Usted puede esperar en la oficina; en cuanto llegue la jefa, la recibirá.
You can wait in the office; as soon as the boss arrives, she will see you.
¿Podría usted confirmar la cita por teléfono? Gracias.
Could you please confirm the appointment by phone? Thank you.
¿Podría usted devolverme la llamada cuando tenga un minuto, por favor?
Could you please call me back when you have a minute?
¿Podría usted decirme si la farmacia está dentro o fuera del supermercado?
Could you please tell me if the pharmacy is inside or outside the supermarket?
¿Podría usted responder a mi mensaje más tarde?
Could you respond to my message later?
Test yourself: What does usted mean?
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