about (EN)

preposizione, avverbio, aggettivo

preposizione “about”

1. riguardo a
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   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. intorno a
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. sparsi in (specificare l'area se necessario)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

avverbio “about”

1. circa
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. dappertutto
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. in giro
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. in movimento
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. a zonzo
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. girato (specificare l'oggetto se necessario)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

aggettivo “about”

1. in piedi (se riferito a persone)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. presente
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. nei dintorni
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. in procinto di (specificare l'azione se necessario)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.