Spanish phrase

¿De dónde es ~?

Meaning

Where is ___ from?

When to use it

Asks about someone's place of origin. Used to inquire about another person's hometown or nationality in neutral polite contexts.

Example dialogue

¿De dónde es tu amigo?

Where is your friend from?

Es de Argentina.

He is from Argentina.

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