Lesson overview
When getting to know locals, they'll often want to get to know more about you as you would about them. These words and phrases helps you express where you're from in Spanish - getting to know each other's background, place of birth, and hometown is often a great way to connect in a deeper and more meaningful way.
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11 words/phrases to learn
soy
I'm (permanently)
eres
you're (permanently, singular informal)
soy inglés
I'm English (said by a man)
soy inglesa
I'm English (said by a woman)
¿de verdad?
really?
¿no?
right?; isn't it?
tú no eres de aquí, ¿no?
you're not from here, are you?
España
Spain
el Reino Unido
the United Kingdom
¿de dónde eres?
where are you from?
soy de Reino Unido
I'm from the UK
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