about in Portuguese
about in Portuguese is ao redor, em volta, por aí — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in Portuguese
ao redor
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]
em volta
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]
por aí
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
aproximadamente
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
cerca de
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
mais ou menos
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
ao redor
(archaic) In circuit or circumference; circularly. [from ca. 1350–1470]
perto de
por volta de
ao redor de
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
nas redondezas de
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
em
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
por
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
prestes a
acerca de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
sobre
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
preocupado/lidando com
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
perto
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
What does "about" mean?
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prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
"The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
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prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
"Papers were scattered about the room."
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adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
"We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
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adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
"He was about to leave when the phone rang."
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about in a sentence
- The documentary is about deep-sea creatures.
- She asked him about his weekend.
- Papers were scattered about the room.
- We'll arrive at about six o'clock.
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What is "about" in Portuguese?
"about" in Portuguese is ao redor, em volta, por aí. about means: Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
How do you use "about" in a sentence?
Example: "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures." In Portuguese, "about" is ao redor, em volta, por aí.
Are there other ways to say "about" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 17 translations listed for "about": ao redor, em volta, por aí, aproximadamente, cerca de, mais ou menos.
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