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How to Say ‘Yes, I'm from here.’ in Spain Spanish

Sí, soy de aquí.

see soy deh ah-KEE

[see soy deh ah-KEE]

🇪🇸 In Spain: Locals who grew up near the coast often know the breaks far better than any app. A quick ¿eres de aquí? "are you from here?" is a natural way to open the conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

Sí, soy

see soy

Yes, I am

'Soy' comes from 'ser' (to be) and is used for origin and identity. Say 'soy' like the English 'soy' in soy sauce.

Example

Sí, soy profesora.

Yes, I am a teacher.

Words in this phrase

Sí

[see]

yes

Adverb meaning 'yes'; used to confirm or agree.

Example

Si te interesa la oferta, responde 'Sí' con confianza.

If the offer interests you, answer 'Yes' confidently.

soy

[soy]

The first person singular of 'to be', used to describe a quality or condition.

Example

Soy alto y delgado.

I am tall and slender.

de aquí.

deh ah-KEE

from here.

'De' means 'from'. In 'aquí' the 'qu' sounds like 'k' and the stress falls on the last syllable: a-KEE.

Example

Mi madre es de aquí.

My mother is from here.

Words in this phrase

[deh]

of / from

A common preposition that can show possession, origin, or relation in time expressions.

Example

De ayer guardo una muy buena impresión del encuentro.

From yesterday I keep a very good impression of the meeting.

aquí

[ah-KEE]

here

Adverb meaning 'here,' referring to this place or event.

Example

'Aquí' hay muchas oportunidades para hacer contactos.

Here there are many opportunities to make contacts.

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