Answering a Question about Nationality in Spanish
Understanding Nationality in Spanish
In Spanish, talking about nationality involves using different forms of the verb "ser" (to be) depending on the subject. Let's look at a common question and different responses:
¿De dónde eres?
- Ella es de Guatemala.
- Nosotros somos de Guatemala.
- Soy de Guatemala.
- Tú eres de Guatemala.
Correct Response: It's "Soy de Guatemala" because all the other options are referring to someone else. Here are the translations for each response:
- Ella es de Guatemala - She is from Guatemala
- Nosotros somos de Guatemala - We are from Guatemala
- Soy de Guatemala - I am from Guatemala
- Tú eres de Guatemala - You are from Guatemala
Remember to use the correct form of "ser" based on the subject when talking about nationality in Spanish!
Choose the most appropriate response to the following question. ¿De dónde eres? Ella es de Guatemala. Nosotros somos de Guatemala. Soy de Guatemala. Tú eres de Guatemala. It’s “Soy de Guatemala” because all the other ones are talking about others. I’ll translate them all for you: Ella es de Guatemala - She is from Guatemala Nosotros somos de Guatemala - We are from Guatemala Soy de Guatemala - I am from Guatemala Tú eres de Guatemala - You are from Guatemala Hope this helps!!, it is “soy de guatemala “