English–Spanish
“originally from” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈɾjundo/
Example
Mi amigo es oriundo de México.
My friend is originally from Mexico.
How to say “originally from” in Spanish
“Originally from” in Spanish is oriundo.
Person or product traced to a specific region or birthplace.
Example sentences with oriundo
Los productos oriundos de la región tienen mucha demanda.
Products originating from the region are in high demand.
Tips for using oriundo
- In everyday speech speakers often prefer originario de, nacido en, or simply es de, so oriundo sounds more formal or literary.
Other Spanish words for “originally from”
Procedente de México, ella vive en Madrid.
Originally from Mexico, she lives in Madrid.
Mi amigo es proveniente de Colombia.
My friend is originally from Colombia.