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How to Say ‘And you, where are you from?’ in Portuguese

E tu, de onde és?

ee too dee OHN-deh esh

[ee too dee OHN-deh esh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: tu is normal between people of a similar age on dating apps. Using the formal você here would feel stiff.

Phrase Breakdown

E tu,

ee too

And you,

Use 'tu' as the informal 'you' to turn a question back to someone. Say 'ee TOO'.

Example

Estou bem. E tu?

I'm fine. And you?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

[too]

you (informal)

Informal singular 'you', used with friends and family in Portugal.

Example

Tu gostas de futebol?

Do you like football?

de onde és?

dee OHN-deh esh

where are you from?

'De onde' blends together in speech, and 'és' sounds like 'esh'.

Example

De onde és, Ana?

Where are you from, Ana?

Words in this phrase

[dee]

from

Indicates a point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.

Example

Ele veio de longe.

He came from afar.

onde

[OHN-deh]

where

Asks about location.

Example

Onde fica a loja?

Where is the shop?

és

[esh]

you are (informal)

Informal 'you' form of 'ser', used for lasting traits or character.

Example

És uma pessoa divertida.

You are a fun person.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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