about (EN)

preposición, adverbio, adjetivo

preposición “about”

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

adverbio “about”

1. aproximadamente
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. por todas partes
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. en distintos lugares
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. de un lugar a otro
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. sin rumbo (realizando actividades sin un propósito claro)
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. dado vuelta (cambiado a la dirección opuesta)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

adjetivo “about”

1. activo (no confinado a la cama o al hogar)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. presente (existente o perceptible en el momento)
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. cerca (en las proximidades)
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. a punto de (indicando inminencia)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.