How to Say ‘Where are you from?’ in Portuguese
És de onde?
💬 Usage Tip: A casual way to start learning about someone.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: A frequent conversation starter, especially in diverse settings.
Phrase Breakdown
És
De onde?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
És
[ESH]
Are
Asking about origin or identity.
'És de onde' no país?
'Are you from where' in the country?
de
[deh]
from
Indicates origin of something.
'De' que parte és?
'From' which part are you?
onde
[ON-deh]
where
Used to inquire about location.
'Onde' está a festa?
'Where' is the party?
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