curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-meet-angela-and-basti/690f5a015ec6842542a57d60.md
The phrase Soy de + [country] is the most common way to say where you are from.
It's usually the direct answer to the question ¿De dónde eres?.
This phrase is equivalent to saying "I am from + [country]".
The verb ser ("to be") is used in this phrase because origin is a permanent characteristic.
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
Where is Ángela from?
Guatemala
Ángela mentions a different country.
El Salvador
México
Ángela mentions a different country.
Perú
Ángela mentions a different country.
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Soy de El Salvador means "I'm from El Salvador".
This is the direct answer to the question ¿De dónde eres? ("Where are you from?").
Therefore, Ángela is from El Salvador.
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