about (EN)

preposició, adverbi, adjectiu

preposició “about”

1. sobre
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   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. al voltant de
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. per (per tot)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

adverbi “about”

1. aproximadament
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. al voltant (en totes direccions)
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. per aquí i per allà
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. anant i venint
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. fent voltes (sense un propòsit clar)
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. girat (cap a la direcció oposada)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

adjectiu “about”

1. en marxa (no confinat al llit o a casa)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. present
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. a prop
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. a punt de (indicant immediatesa)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.