What is the Spanish word for "about"?

Learn how to say "about" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

about

Spanish

de

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Alternative translations of "about"

acerca de
sobre
aproximadamente
por

Examples of how to use "about" in Spanish

English
What are you talking about?
Spanish
¿De qué estás hablando?
English
We talked about the movie last night.
Spanish
Hablamos de la película anoche.
English
She is worried about her exam tomorrow.
Spanish
Ella está preocupada por su examen de mañana.
English
I read a book about ancient history.
Spanish
Leí un libro sobre la historia antigua.
English
They walked about the park after lunch.
Spanish
Pasearon por el parque después del almuerzo.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "about" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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