How to Say ‘That's because I'm from Seville.’ in Spain Spanish
Es que soy de Sevilla.
ehs keh soy deh seh-VEE-yah
[ehs keh soy deh seh-VEE-yah]
💬 Usage Tip: Es que at the start of a sentence means "the thing is…" and introduces an explanation or excuse. Swap in anything: Es que tengo prisa "The thing is, I'm in a hurry".
Phrase Breakdown
Es que
ehs keh
It's just that
A very common opener for an explanation or excuse. Say it as one smooth unit: 'es-ke'.
Es que estoy cansado.
It's just that I'm tired.
Words in this phrase
Es
[ehs]
it's (that)
With 'que', 'es que' introduces an excuse or explanation: 'the thing is'.
Es que estoy cansado.
It's just that I'm tired.
que
[keh]
that
A conjunction used to introduce a clause after verbs like creer, decir, or pensar.
Pienso que la flexibilidad también forma parte de una buena cultura.
I think that flexibility is also part of a good culture.
soy de Sevilla.
soy deh seh-VEE-yah
I'm from Seville.
Gives where you come from. Stress falls on 'VI' in Sevilla.
Mi madre también es de Sevilla.
My mother is also from Seville.
Words in this phrase
soy
[soy]
I am
From 'ser'; used to state identity or a lasting condition, like an allergy.
Soy alérgico a la leche.
I am allergic to milk.
de
[deh]
of / from
A common preposition that can show possession, origin, or relation in time expressions.
De ayer guardo una muy buena impresión del encuentro.
From yesterday I keep a very good impression of the meeting.
Sevilla
[seh-VEE-yah]
Seville
A city in southern Spain known for its culture, architecture, and festivals.
Sevilla es famosa por su catedral.
Seville is famous for its cathedral.
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