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"Es de" is a phrase which is often translated as "is from", and "está hecho de" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's made of". Learn more about the difference between "es de" and "está hecho de" below.
es de()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it is
¿Puedes devolver esta tiza? Es del Sr. Martínez.Can you return this chalk? It's Mr. Martinez's.
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Creo que esa mochila es de Juanjo.I think that backpack is Juanjo's.
Ese vestido de boda es de mi abuela.That wedding dress is my grandmother's.
está hecho de()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
d. is made out of
El portarretratos que me dio Inés está hecho de palitos de paleta.The photo frame Ines gave me is made out of popsicle sticks.
