about in Spanish
about in Spanish is alrededor, alrededor de, rondar — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in Spanish
alrededor
alrededor de
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
rondar
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
unos
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
alrededor de
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
alrededor
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
por
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
encima de
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]
a punto de
sobre
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
acerca de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
a propósito de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
con lo de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
por
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
sobre
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
acerca de
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
a propósito de
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
cerca de
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 Spanish?
"about" in Spanish is alrededor, alrededor de, rondar. 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 Spanish, "about" is alrededor, alrededor de, rondar.
Are there other ways to say "about" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "about": alrededor, alrededor de, rondar, unos, por, encima de.
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