sobre ti
/sobɾe ti/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'about you' is translated into Spanish as sobre ti.
Used to indicate that the subject of a conversation or piece of information is a specific person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sobre literally means 'on' or 'over', but in this context, it functions as 'about'.
Which one should you use?
While sobre ti is a standard way to say 'about you', you can also use acerca de ti for a more formal tone. If you are referring to a group of people, use sobre vosotros in Spain and sobre ustedes in Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, en relación a usted is less commonly used in informal conversations.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, de ti is a more common way to say 'about you' than sobre ti, especially when used with verbs like hablar (to speak/talk).
How do you pronounce it?
/sobɾe ti/
Did you know?
- The word sobre also means 'envelope' in Spanish. While it functions as 'about' or 'on' in this phrase, it is also the noun used for the paper sleeve you put a letter in.
- The word sobre is a linguistic relative of the English word 'super'. Both derive from the Latin word super, meaning 'above' or 'beyond'.
- In Spanish, the phrase sobre ti can literally mean 'on top of you'. Depending on the context, this could describe a physical position rather than a topic of conversation.
Examples in context
- Yo hablaré sobre ti.I'll talk about you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase sobre ti in the context of talking.Tatoeba #2824714 by cueyayotl, translation #2796603 by Alkrasnov
- Sabemos todo sobre ti.We know everything about you.This sentence shows how to use sobre ti when expressing knowledge about someone.Tatoeba #3773736 by cueyayotl, translation #2953681 by CK
- He oído a menudo sobre ti.I've often heard about you.This sentence illustrates the use of sobre ti with the verb for hearing.Tatoeba #1999949 by marcelostockle, translation #71007 by CK
- Me gustaría saber más en relación a usted.I would like to know more regarding you.
- Cuéntame un poco más sobre ti.Tell me a bit more about yourself.
- ¡No sabía eso de ti!I didn't know that about you!
- Quería preguntarte algo referente a ti.I wanted to ask you something regarding you.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are chatting during a break.
- LucíaYa conté mucho de mí, ahora quiero saber sobre ti.I already told you a lot about myself, now I want to know about you.
- Javier¿Qué quieres saber sobre ti exactamente, Lucía?What exactly do you want to know about me, Lucía?
- LucíaCualquier cosa sobre ti y tu familia.Anything about you and your family.
- JavierEstá bien, te contaré un poco sobre ti entonces.Alright, I will tell you a bit about myself then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sobre, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
