todo sobre
/todo sobɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'all about' is translated into Spanish as todo sobre.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of todo (everything/all) and sobre (about/on top of).
How does it change in a sentence?
While todo sobre is common, todo lo que hay sobre can be used to emphasize 'everything that exists regarding' a topic.
How do you pronounce it?
/todo sobɾe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly use todo de when they mean 'all about' in a topical sense, whereas todo sobre is the standard way to express being informed about a subject.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sobre can also mean 'envelope'. A learner might accidentally say 'everything on the envelope' when they mean 'everything about the topic'.
- If you want to say 'all about' in the sense of 'everything is about' (as in 'life is all about love'), Spanish speakers often avoid todo sobre and use se trata de instead.
- The word sobre in todo sobre comes from the Latin 'super', which is the same root used in the English word 'super'.
Examples in context
- Lo sé todo sobre Tom.I know all about Tom.This sentence is useful for showing how to express knowing everything about a person using todo sobre.Tatoeba #4554827 by swyter, translation #3734678 by CK
- Me olvidé todo sobre eso.I forgot all about that.This sentence shows how to express forgetting everything regarding a topic using todo sobre.Tatoeba #4392368 by pchamorro, translation #2326550 by CK
- Quiero oírlo todo sobre tu viaje a Boston.I want to hear all about your trip to Boston.This sentence demonstrates how to express wanting to hear everything regarding a specific event using todo sobre.Tatoeba #2156089 by Shishir, translation #2034095 by CK
- Quiero aprender todo acerca de la historia del arte.I want to learn all about art history.
- Necesitamos conocer todo acerca de las regulaciones vigentes.We need to know all about the current regulations.
- Me gustaría saber todo lo relacionado con la economía mundial.I would like to know everything related to the global economy.
- Este libro ofrece información sobre todo lo relacionado con el cuidado de las plantas.This book provides information on everything related to plant care.
- Me encanta esa revista porque tiene todo sobre moda.I love that magazine because it has everything about fashion.
- Voy a contarte lo que se debe saber de viajar a Japón.I will tell you all you need to know about traveling to Japan.
- Te enseñaré lo que se debe saber de la cocina mexicana.I will teach you everything you need to know about Mexican cuisine.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a new book.
- ElenaEste libro trata todo sobre la historia.This book is all about history.
- MateoParece muy interesante, Elena.It seems very interesting, Elena.
- ElenaSí, quiero leer todo sobre ese tema.Yes, I want to read all about that topic.
- MateoPréstamelo cuando termines, por favor.Lend it to me when you finish, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sobre, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
