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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
adv
alrededor de
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
rondar
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
unos
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
alrededor de
adv
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
alrededor
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
por
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
encima de
prep
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
prep
sobre
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
acerca de
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
a propósito de
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
con lo de
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
de
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
por
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
sobre
prep
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
acerca de
prep
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
a propósito de
prep
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
cerca de
prep
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]

What does "about" mean?

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
    "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
    "Papers were scattered about the room."
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
    "We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
  4. 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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