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How is the word sobre translated from Portuguese to English

Sobre o assunto de algo.

On the subject of something.

preposition
English translation
about

Examples with “sobre”

See how the word “sobre” is used in sentences

  • Falámos sobre música. — We talked about music.

  • Custa aproximadamente dez dólares. — It costs about ten dollars.

  • Eu estava prestes a ligar-te quando o telefone tocou. — I was just about to call you when the phone rang.

  • As crianças andaram a correr pelo parque toda a tarde. — The kids were running about in the park all afternoon.

  • Sobre o que é este livro? — What is this book about?

  • É aproximadamente uma hora de comboio? — Is it about an hour by train?

  • O filme está prestes a começar, por isso despacha-te. — The movie is about to start, so hurry up.

  • Para de andar às voltas e senta-te. — Stop wandering about and sit down.

  • Fala-me sobre o teu novo emprego. — Tell me about your new job.

  • Havia aproximadamente cinquenta pessoas na sala. — There were about fifty people in the room.

  • Estavas prestes a dizer alguma coisa? — Were you about to say something?

  • Os papéis estavam espalhados pela secretária. — Papers were scattered about on the desk.

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FAQ about “sobre”

How is “sobre” translated from Portuguese?
“sobre” translates into English as “about”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sobre” mean?
Meaning of “sobre”: Sobre o assunto de algo. In English — “about”.
What part of speech is “sobre”?
“sobre” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “sobre”?
Example sentences with “sobre” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “sobre”?
Add “sobre” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.