How is the word su translated from Italian to English

English translation
about
preposition

Sull'argomento di qualcosa.

On the subject of something.

Examples with “su”

See how the word “su” is used in sentences

  • Abbiamo parlato di musica. — We talked about music.

  • Costa circa dieci dollari. — It costs about ten dollars.

  • Stavo per chiamarti quando è squillato il telefono. — I was just about to call you when the phone rang.

  • I bambini correvano qua e là nel parco tutto il pomeriggio. — The kids were running about in the park all afternoon.

  • Di cosa parla questo libro? — What is this book about?

  • È circa un'ora in treno? — Is it about an hour by train?

  • Il film sta per iniziare, quindi sbrigati. — The movie is about to start, so hurry up.

  • Smetti di girovagare e siediti. — Stop wandering about and sit down.

  • Parlami del tuo nuovo lavoro. — Tell me about your new job.

  • C'erano circa cinquanta persone nella stanza. — There were about fifty people in the room.

  • Stavi per dire qualcosa? — Were you about to say something?

  • I fogli erano sparsi ovunque sulla scrivania. — Papers were scattered about on the desk.

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