How to Say “Marco, Where Are You From?” in Spanish

By Meredith Georgia • Updated October 6, 2026

Marco, ¿de dónde eres?

To say "marco, where are you from?" in Spanish, use Marco, ¿de dónde eres?

This phrase is used to ask a person named Marco about his city or country of origin.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase Marco, ¿de dónde eres? uses the tú conjugation eres, whereas the formal version uses es usted to show respect.

Did you know?

The word eres is a linguistic oddity because it actually evolved from a Latin future tense form rather than a present tense one.

Examples in context

Dime, Marco, ¿de dónde eres?
Tell me, Marco, where are you from?

Example conversation

Elena is meeting a new classmate named Marco.

Elena

Hola, soy Elena. Marco, ¿de dónde eres?
Hi, I'm Elena. Marco, where are you from?
Daniel

Hola Elena. Soy de Italia.
Hi Elena. I am from Italy.
Elena

¡Qué bien! Me gusta mucho Italia.
That's great! I like Italy a lot.
Daniel

Gracias, es un país muy bonito.
Thank you, it is a very beautiful country.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries Marco, de, dónde, eres, marco, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Meredith Georgia

Hola, I'm Meredith, a language enthusiast with a somewhat peculiar fascination for words and phrases in Spanish. I've penned numerous comprehensive guides on how to say everything from common phrases to complex medical terms in Spanish! Outside of my linguistic pursuits, I get my kicks cooking traditional Spanish recipes (beef curry is my signature dish!). My love for Spain also pulled me toward Catalan, and I now write guides on how to say things in Catalan too. Whether I'm deciphering how to say "axle" or sharing how to express "I love you" to your crush in Spanish, I'm sure you'll find my posts both informative and engaging.

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