about

bout

ˈbaʊt

bawt

abort

Definizione e significato di "about"in inglese

about

PREPOSIZIONE

circa

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

with regard to

in relation to

with respect to

over

informazioni grammaticali

Esempi

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

Ho letto un articolo interessante sulla salute e il fitness.

riguardo a, circa

used to indicate the fundamental focus, concern, or purpose of something

Esempi

At its core, the debate is really about freedom of speech.

In sostanza, il dibattito è veramente sulla libertà di parola.

riguardo a, circa

used to describe a characteristic, quality, or nature of a person or thing

Esempi

There's something mysterious about the new neighbor that makes everyone curious.

C'è qualcosa di misterioso riguardo al nuovo vicino che rende tutti curiosi.

riguardo a, circa

used to show the reason for someone's feelings, actions, or opinions

Esempi

They’re worried about the storm.

Sono preoccupati per la tempesta.

intorno a, per

used to indicate a general sense of movement without specifying a precise path or direction

Dialect

British

around

Esempi

We walked about the town.

Abbiamo camminato intorno alla città.

intorno a, per

used to express the presence or location of something in various parts of a particular area

Dialect

British

around

Esempi

There were papers strewn about the office, making it look cluttered.

C'erano carte sparse per tutto l'ufficio, rendendolo disordinato.

intorno a, vicino a

used to refers to something being near a specific place or location

near

next to

in close proximity to

around

Esempi

The children were playing about the garden all afternoon.

I bambini hanno giocato intorno al giardino tutto il pomeriggio.

intorno a

used to mean that a person or thing is surrounding or encircling something or someone on every side

around

Esempi

People gathered about the performer, eager to watch the show.

Le persone si sono radunate intorno all'artista, desiderose di guardare lo spettacolo.

su, riguardo a

used to indicate that someone or something is doing or dealing with something

Esempi

The villagers were going about their daily tasks when the storm hit.

I villici stavano occupati con i loro compiti quotidiani quando ha colpito la tempesta.

about

AVVERBIO

circa

used with a number to show that it is not exact

approximately

around

give or take

more or less

odd

informazioni grammaticali

avverbio di grado

Esempi

There were about 20 people at the party.

C'erano circa 20 persone alla festa.

nei dintorni, nelle vicinanze

in the nearby area

around

closely

hereabouts

near

Esempi

There's a library about, providing easy access to books and resources.

C'è una biblioteca nei dintorni, che offre facile accesso a libri e risorse.

in giro, in circolazione

used to express the presence or existence of something in a general area or location

Dialect

British

around

Esempi

I’ve heard there’s a flu going about, so be sure to take precautions.

Ho sentito che c'è un'influenza in giro, quindi assicurati di prendere precauzioni.

da una parte all'altra

used to refer to movement in different directions within an area or space

Dialect

British

abroad

around

here and there

sporadically

Esempi

The children were running about in the park, enjoying their freedom.

I bambini correvano in giro nel parco, godendosi la loro libertà.

intorno, in direzione opposta

used to indicate a movement or position in the opposite direction

around

back

backward

rearward

Esempi

When the captain shouted, the soldiers turned about and marched the other way.

Quando il capitano gridò, i soldati si girarono e marciarono nella direzione opposta.

intorno, in cerchio

used to indicate movement in rotation or in a circular pattern

around

circularly

Esempi

The children ran about in circles, playing a game of chase.

I bambini correvano intorno in cerchi, giocando a un gioco di rincorsa.

intorno, in giro

used to express being in a place without a specific purpose, often doing nothing in particular

around

Esempi

The kids were lounging about in the yard with no plans for the day.

I bambini se ne stavano in giro nel cortile senza piani per la giornata.

quasi, pressoché

used to indicate that something is nearly or almost complete or at a particular state

almost

just about

most

near

nearly

Esempi

I'm just about finished with the report; I’ll send it soon.

Sto quasi finendo il rapporto; lo invierò presto.

about

AGGETTIVO

in movimento, attivo

moving or being active from place to place, especially after a period of inactivity

informazioni grammaticali

composizione morfologica

semplice

qualitativo

non graduabile

Esempi

After recovering from his surgery, he was up and about in just a few days.

Dopo essersi ripreso dall'intervento, era in giro in pochi giorni.

1.1

in piedi, in movimento

out of bed and moving around

about

astir

Esempi

After recovering from the illness, she was finally about and able to move around the house.

Dopo essersi ripresa dalla malattia, era finalmente in piedi e in grado di muoversi per casa.

disponibile, presente

currently in existence, present, or circulating

around

Esempi

There are very few opportunities about for new graduates in this field.

Ci sono pochissime opportunità disponibili per i nuovi laureati in questo campo.

Parole Vicine

Definizione e significato di "about"in inglese

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