It's important to note that "Ud." is the formal way of addressing "you" in Spanish. It's used when speaking to someone you don't know well, someone older than you, someone in a position of authority, or when showing respect.
Here's a breakdown:
* Ud. is the abbreviation of "Usted," the formal form of "you."
* es is the third-person singular form of the verb "ser" (to be).
So, "Ud. es" combines the formal "you" with the present tense of "to be," making it the formal equivalent of "You are."
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