about (EN)

preposição, advérbio, adjetivo

preposição “about”

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

advérbio “about”

1. aproximadamente
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. em todas as direções
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. em vários lugares
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. de um lugar para outro (indicando movimento)
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. sem rumo
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. virado ao contrário (quando se trata de direção); sob outra perspectiva (quando se trata de consideração)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

adjetivo “about”

1. ativo (quando se refere a pessoas); solto (quando se refere a animais ou objetos)
   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. por perto
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. prestes a (quando se refere a algo que vai acontecer); a ponto de (quando se refere a iniciar uma ação)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.