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What's this all about

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðɪs ɔːl əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wʌts ðɪs ɔl əˈbaʊt//

Significado de What's this all about

A phrase asking for clarification about a situation or topic.

In simple words: What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

What's this all about en una frase

• When he said he was moving, I had to ask, 'What's this all about?'
• After receiving the strange email, I wondered, 'What's this all about?'
• She seemed upset, so I asked her, 'What's this all about?'
• During the meeting, I raised my hand and asked, 'What's this all about?'
• Hearing the argument next door, I thought, 'What's this all about?'

Cómo usar What's this all about

Used in casual conversation to ask for clarification or explanation about a situation. Not suitable for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine someone scratching their head in confusion, asking about a puzzling situation.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with What's this all about

• ask what's this all about
• wonder what's this all about
• explain what's this all about
• know what's this all about

Synonyms for What's this all about

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

Common mistakes with What's this all about

• Used excessively in formal contexts.
• Omitted the context when asking, making it unclear.
• Misused in serious discussions where a more direct approach is needed.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre What's this all about

¿Qué significa What's this all about?

What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

¿Qué significa What's this all about en español?

What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

¿Cuál es la definición de What's this all about?

A phrase asking for clarification about a situation or topic.

¿Cómo se usa What's this all about en una frase?

When he said he was moving, I had to ask, 'What's this all about?'

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de What's this all about?

After receiving the strange email, I wondered, 'What's this all about?'

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de What's this all about?

Algunas alternativas comunes son What is this about?, What does this mean?, What’s going on?, Can you explain this?.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a What's this all about?

Suele combinarse con ask what's this all about, wonder what's this all about, explain what's this all about, know what's this all about.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar What's this all about?

Used excessively in formal contexts. Omitted the context when asking, making it unclear. Misused in serious discussions where a more direct approach is needed.

¿Cómo se pronuncia What's this all about?

US: //wʌts ðɪs ɔl əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒts ðɪs ɔːl əˈbaʊt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿What's this all about es formal o informal?

"What's this all about" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar What's this all about?

Used in casual conversation to ask for clarification or explanation about a situation. Not suitable for formal settings.