Significado em português

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What's that about

O que é isso?

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðæt əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ðæt əˈbaʊt//

Significado de What's that about

A question asking for clarification or explanation regarding something.

Uma pergunta pedindo esclarecimento ou explicação sobre algo.

In simple words: What does that mean?

O que isso quer dizer?

What's that about em uma frase

• I heard him mention a meeting – what's that about?Ouvi ele mencionar uma reunião – o que é isso?
• She seems upset. What's that about?Ela parece chateada. O que é isso?
• He said something about a project. What's that about?Ele disse algo sobre um projeto. O que é isso?
• I saw a weird sign in the park. What's that about?Vi uma placa estranha no parque. O que é isso?

Como usar What's that about

Used in casual conversation to ask for clarification. Avoid in formal settings.

Usado em conversas casuais para pedir esclarecimento. Evite em ambientes formais.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking, 'What’s that clue about?' to clarify.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with What's that about

• ask what's that about
• wonder what's that about
• know what's that about

Synonyms for What's that about

• What does it mean?
• Can you explain?
• What is this about?
• What’s going on?
• What’s happening?

Common mistakes with What's that about

• Using it in a formal meeting.
• Confusing with 'What is that about?' as a more formal version.
• Overusing it when asking for explanations.

Perguntas frequentes sobre What's that about

O que significa What's that about?

O que isso quer dizer?

O que significa What's that about em português?

O que isso quer dizer?

Qual é a definição de What's that about?

Uma pergunta pedindo esclarecimento ou explicação sobre algo.

Como se usa What's that about em uma frase?

I heard him mention a meeting – what's that about?

Pode dar outro exemplo de What's that about?

She seems upset. What's that about?

Quais são os sinônimos de What's that about?

Algumas alternativas comuns são What does it mean?, Can you explain?, What is this about?, What’s going on?, What’s happening?.

Que palavras combinam com What's that about?

Costuma combinar com ask what's that about, wonder what's that about, know what's that about.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar What's that about?

Using it in a formal meeting. Confusing with 'What is that about?' as a more formal version. Overusing it when asking for explanations.

Como se pronuncia What's that about?

US: //wɑts ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒts ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

What's that about é formal ou informal?

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

Quando devo usar What's that about?

Usado em conversas casuais para pedir esclarecimento. Evite em ambientes formais.