Portuguese is a beautiful language spoken by millions of people around the world. If you’re learning Portuguese, one of the first questions you’ll want to know how to ask and answer is “Where are you from?” In this article, we’ll provide you with some basic phrases to help you navigate this question.

Asking “Where Are You From?” in Portuguese

The most common way to ask “Where are you from?” in Portuguese is “De onde você é?” This phrase is pronounced “jee ohn-deh voh-seh eh.” Here are a few other ways to ask the same question:

• “De onde você vem?” (Where do you come from?)
• “Qual é a sua nacionalidade?” (What is your nationality?)
• “Você é de que país?” (What country are you from?)

Answering “Where Are You From?” in Portuguese

If someone asks you “Where are you from?” in Portuguese, you can answer with the following phrases:

• “Eu sou do Brasil.” (I’m from Brazil.)
• “Eu venho de Portugal.” (I come from Portugal.)
• “Minha nacionalidade é americana.” (My nationality is American.)
• “Eu sou de São Paulo.” (I’m from São Paulo.)

Other Useful Phrases

Here are a few other phrases that may come in handy when talking about where you’re from:

• “Eu moro em…” (I live in…)
• “Eu nasci em…” (I was born in…)
• “Meus pais são de…” (My parents are from…)
• “Eu tenho dupla nacionalidade.” (I have dual nationality.)

Learning basic phrases like these can help you feel more confident when speaking Portuguese. Practice them with a friend or language partner, and soon you’ll be able to have conversations about where you’re from with ease.