Match the question to the information
“¿Cómo te llamas?” asks someone’s name. “¿De dónde eres?” asks where they are from. “¿Dónde vives?” asks where they live. Recognizing that difference helps you choose a relevant answer rather than repeating a memorized introduction.
Keep clarification available
“¿Puedes repetir, por favor?” asks “Can you repeat, please?” It gives you a way to stay in the exchange when you miss a word. These question patterns address someone informally; a more formal situation may call for different forms.
Common misunderstanding: answering a nearby question
Origin and current home can be different. “Vivo en Madrid” answers where you live, while “Soy de Perú” answers where you are from. Listen or read for the question’s purpose before deciding which familiar sentence fits.
Worked example
One question, one relevant answer
“¿De dónde eres?” — “Soy de Perú.” “¿Dónde vives?” — “Vivo en Madrid.” The place words may be familiar, but the question determines which relationship to describe. If the question is unclear, ask for repetition rather than guessing from the place name alone.