Significado em português

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UK//wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//US//wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//

Significado de What was that about

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 em uma 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?'

Como 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.

Palavras 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

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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Perguntas frequentes sobre What was that about

O que significa What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

O que significa What was that about em português?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

Qual é a definição de What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

Como se usa What was that about em uma frase?

After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'

Pode dar outro exemplo de What was that about?

'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'

Quais são os sinônimos de What was that about?

Algumas alternativas comuns são What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.

Que palavras combinam com What was that about?

Costuma combinar com ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about.

Quais são os erros comuns ao 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.

Como se pronuncia What was that about?

US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

What was that about é formal ou informal?

"What was that about" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo 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.