know about

sapere di, essere al corrente di

Avere informazioni su una persona, una cosa o una situazione.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: know about someone/something (Do you know about the new rules?)

Sinonimi: be aware of, be informed about

Espressioni comuni: know about something, know about someone

essere sicuro di, fidarsi di

Essere sicuri che qualcuno o qualcosa sia valido o adatto; si usa soprattutto per esprimere dubbi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: be sure about, trust

Contrari: doubt

Espressioni comuni: know about someone, know about that