know about

saber de, conocer

Tener información sobre una persona, una cosa o una situación.

En inglés sencillo: To have information about a person, thing, or situation.

• I know about the problem.
• She knew about our plans before we told her.
• How much do you know about birds?

Cómo se usa: know about someone/something (Do you know about the new rules?)

Sinónimos: be aware of, be informed about

Expresiones frecuentes: know about something, know about someone

estar seguro de, confiar en

Sentirse seguro de que alguien o algo es bueno o adecuado; suele usarse para expresar dudas.

En inglés sencillo: To feel confident that someone or something is good or suitable; usually used to express doubt.

• I do not know about him; he seems unreliable.
• She did not know about that idea, but agreed to try it.
• I don’t know about this restaurant; it looks rather dirty.

Cómo se usa: not know about someone/something (I do not know about that plan; it sounds risky.)

Sinónimos: be sure about, trust

Antónimos: doubt

Expresiones frecuentes: know about someone, know about that