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"De donde es" is a form of "de donde es", a phrase which is often translated as "where he's from". "Dónde está" is a form of "dónde está", a phrase which is often translated as "where is". Learn more about the difference between "de donde es" and "dónde está" below.
de donde es
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. where he's from (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Nos contó cosas hermosas sobre la ciudad de donde es.He told us beautiful things about the city where he's from.
b. where she's from (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Elena nos mostró fotos de la provincia de donde es.Elena showed us pictures of the province where she's from.
c. where...is from
La región de donde es mi abuela es famosa por sus viñedos.The region where my grandmother is from is famous for its vineyards.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. where you're from
Cuéntenos más sobre la ciudad de donde es.Tell us more about the city where you're from.
b. where you're from
El país de donde es suena como un paraíso.The country you're from sounds like a paradise.
dónde está(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. where it is
Estoy seguro que te presté mi libro. Trata de recordar dónde está.I'm sure I lent you my book. Try to remember where it is.
b. where he is (masculine)
¿Cuándo hablaste con él por última vez? Nadie sabe dónde está.When was the last time you talked to him? No one knows where he is.
c. where she is (feminine)
Si me dices dónde está, te voy a deber un favor.If you tell me where she is, I'll owe you a favor.
