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Greetings & Introductions
Learn essential Spanish greetings and how to introduce yourself
Formal vs. Informal
Tú vs. Usted
Spanish has two ways to say 'you'. Use 'tú' (informal) with friends, family, and peers. Use 'usted' (formal) with strangers, elders, and in professional settings.
¿Cómo estás tú?How are you? (to a friend)
¿Cómo está usted?How are you? (to a boss)
Greeting by Time of Day
Spanish greetings change based on the time of day. Use "buenos días" in the morning, "buenas tardes" in the afternoon, and "buenas noches" in the evening.
Common Greetings
Street Greetings (Northern Mexico)
Introducing Yourself
Ready to Practice?
You're hanging out at a neighborhood taquería in Monterrey and someone sits down next to you. Practice greeting each other casually and getting to know each other — skip the textbook, use real street greetings.
Start Lab: Meeting Someone New