How to Say ‘(I asked) if you're from around here’ in Mexican Spanish
Que si eres de por aquí
keh see EH-res deh pohr ah-KEE
[keh see EH-res deh pohr ah-KEE]
💬 Usage Tip: Starting with que si is how you repeat a question someone didn't catch. The "I asked" is understood. Same move: que si quieres bailar "(I asked) if you want to dance".
Phrase Breakdown
Que si eres
keh see EH-res
I said, are you
'Que si...' is used to repeat a question someone didn't hear. It's like saying 'I asked if...'. Blend it: ke-si-E-res.
Que si eres estudiante.
I said, are you a student?
Words in this phrase
Que
[keh]
(I said) that
Used at the start to repeat what you just said or asked.
Que si quieres bailar.
I said, do you want to dance?
si
[see]
if
Introduces a condition or option.
Si quieres, te escribo mañana.
If you want, I’ll write to you tomorrow.
eres
[EH-res]
You are
A form of the verb 'ser' used to describe or identify.
Tú eres increíble.
You are amazing.
de por aquí
deh pohr ah-KEE
from around here
This is a common question when meeting someone new. Stress KÍ at the end: de-por-a-KÍ.
¿Tú eres de por aquí?
Are you from around here?
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
from
Preposition meaning 'from' or 'of,' depending on context.
Vengo de una conferencia sobre liderazgo.
I come from a conference about leadership.
por
[pohr]
around (in 'por aquí': around here)
Preposition indicating an approximate location or area; with 'aquí' it means 'around here' or 'from these parts'.
¿Hay un lugar tranquilo por aquí?
Is there a quiet place around here?
aquí
[ah-KEE]
here
Indicates this place or this company/location.
«Aquí» se refiere a este lugar de trabajo.
“Aquí” refers to this workplace.
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