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A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.
In simple words: A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
What was that about en una frase
- After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
- 'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
- When she started laughing, I couldn't help but ask, 'What was that about?'
- 'He mentioned a surprise; I was curious and thought, what was that about?'
- Looking puzzled after the meeting, I asked my boss, 'What was that about?'
Cómo usar What was that about
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Imagine someone shrugging in confusion and asking 'What was that about?' after a confusing story.
Palabras relacionadas
Collocations with What was that about
- ask what was that about
- wonder what was that about
- respond to what was that about
Synonyms for What was that about
- What do you mean?
- Can you explain?
- What's going on?
- What happened?
- What was that?
Common mistakes with What was that about
- Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual.
- Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion.
- Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.
Compare What was that about with What do you mean, What’s going on, What happened, What was that
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre What was that about
¿Qué significa What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
¿Qué significa What was that about en español?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
¿Cuál es la definición de What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.
¿Cómo se usa What was that about en una frase?
After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de What was that about?
'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de What was that about?
Algunas alternativas comunes son What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.
¿Qué palabras acompañan a What was that about?
Suele combinarse con ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about.
¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar What was that about?
Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual. Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion. Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.
¿Cómo se pronuncia What was that about?
US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.
¿What was that about es formal o informal?
"What was that about" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.
¿Cuándo debo usar What was that about?
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.