de dónde son

where are they from

where they're from

de dónde son(deh dohn-deh sohn)

phrase

1. (in questions)

a. where are they from

Esperamos a varios invitados al congreso. - ¿A cuántos esperan y de dónde son?

We expect several guests at the conference. - How many do you expect and where are they from?

2. (in statements)

a. where they're from

¡Qué lindos caracoles! Dime de dónde son.

Those shells are lovely! Tell me where they're from.