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UK//wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn//US//wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//

Significado de What’s going on

An informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is.

In simple words: A way to ask what is happening or wrong.

What’s going on en una frase

  • When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'
  • I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'
  • At the party, someone suddenly asked, 'What’s going on with that music?'
  • She looked frustrated and I really wanted to know, 'What’s going on?'

Cómo usar What’s going on

Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a person looking confused, asking, 'What’s going on?' as they observe chaos.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with What’s going on

  • What's going on here
  • What's going on lately
  • What's going on with you

Synonyms for What’s going on

Common mistakes with What’s going on

  • Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate.
  • Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.

Compare What’s going on with What's up?, What's the matter

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre "What’s going on"

¿Qué significa "What’s going on"?

A way to ask what is happening or wrong.

¿Cuál es la definición de "What’s going on"?

An informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is.

¿Cómo se usa "What’s going on" en una frase?

When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "What’s going on"?

I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "What’s going on"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son What's happening, What's up, What’s the matter, What’s occurring.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "What’s going on"?

Suele combinarse con What's going on here, What's going on lately, What's going on with you.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "What’s going on"?

Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate. Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "What’s going on"?

US: //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿"What’s going on" es formal o informal?

"What’s going on" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar "What’s going on"?

Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.