Why como estas v como estas tu?

RichardR-wara

RichardR-wara

I do not understand the difference between como estas  and como estas tu?

 

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ricardo-rich

ricardo-rich

Hola RichardR-wara,

 

 Both are: how are you? The tú is for emphasis.Think of it as a friend asks how you are. You reply : Estoy bien y ¿ como estás tú?  I'm well and how are YOU, emphasis, not shouting. Hope this helps.

 

Saludos,

 

Ricardo

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