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"Yo soy de España" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm from Spain", and "hablo español" is a phrase which is often translated as "I speak Spanish". Learn more about the difference between "yo soy de España" and "hablo español" below.
yo soy de España()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm from Spain
Yo soy de España, ¿y tú? - Yo soy de Argentina.I'm from Spain, and you? - I'm from Argentina.
b. I come from Spain
Yo soy de España. Nací en Málaga.I come from Spain. I was born in Malaga.
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hablo español()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I speak Spanish
Hablo español y francés.I speak Spanish and French.
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