what about

/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/

Traducción: Frase interrogativa para sugerir alternativas, pedir una opinión o introducir un nuevo aspecto de la discusión. Nota: 'what about' no es un determinante, sino una combinación del pronombre 'what' y la preposición 'about'; al usarse con sustantivos, pregunta por su estado o relevancia.

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/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/A2formal

Вопросительная фраза для предложения альтернатив, запроса мнения или введения нового аспекта обсуждения. Примечание: 'What about' не является определителем, а состоит из местоимения 'what' и предлога 'about'; при использовании с существительными запрашивает информацию об их статусе или уместности.
Frase interrogativa para sugerir alternativas, pedir una opinión o introducir un nuevo aspecto de la discusión. Nota: 'what about' no es un determinante, sino una combinación del pronombre 'what' y la preposición 'about'; al usarse con sustantivos, pregunta por su estado o relevancia.
Locution interrogative servant à proposer une alternative, demander l'avis de quelqu'un ou introduire un nouvel aspect de la discussion. Note : 'what about' n'est pas un déterminant mais la combinaison du pronom 'what' et de la préposition 'about' ; utilisée avec des noms, elle interroge sur leur statut ou leur pertinence.
Fragewendung, um Alternativen vorzuschlagen, eine Meinung zu erfragen oder einen neuen Aspekt in die Diskussion einzubringen. Hinweis: 'What about' ist kein Determinierer, sondern besteht aus dem Pronomen 'what' und der Präposition 'about'; mit Substantiven fragt es nach deren Status oder Angemessenheit.
Expressão interrogativa usada para propor alternativas, pedir a opinião de alguém ou introduzir um novo aspecto numa conversa. Não é um determinante, mas sim a combinação do pronome 'what' com a preposição 'about'; com substantivos, pergunta sobre a situação ou a conveniência deles.
用于提出替代方案、征求意见或引入新话题的疑问短语。注意：'what about' 并非限定词，而是由代词 'what' 和介词 'about' 组成；与名词连用时，用于询问其状况或是否合适。
عبارة استفهامية تُستعمل لاقتراح بديل أو طلب رأي أو إدخال جانب جديد في النقاش. وهي ليست أداة تعريف بل تتكون من ضمير الاستفهام «ما» وحرف الجر «عن»، وعند استخدامها مع الأسماء يُستفسَر بها عن حالة الشيء أو مدى ملاءمته.

An interrogative phrase used to introduce questions about suggestions, alternatives, opinions, or additional considerations. Note: 'What about' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It is a phrase consisting of the interrogative pronoun 'what' + the preposition 'about'. When used before nouns or noun phrases, it functions to inquire about their relevance, status, or inclusion in a discussion. This entry includes its primary interrogative and pragmatic meanings for completeness.

Interrogative phrase (suggestions/alternatives)A2informal
Used before nouns or gerunds to propose an alternative idea, person, or option for consideration in a discussion or decision-making process.
Qué tal / Y qué hay de
- What about going to the cinema tonight?
- What about John? Should we invite him too?
- What about the other option we discussed?
Interrogative phrase (request for information/opinion)A2informal
Used to ask for information, clarification, or an opinion regarding a specific person, thing, or situation that has been mentioned or is relevant to the context.
Qué hay de / y en cuanto a
- What about the deadline? Is it still next week?
- What about your health? Are you feeling better?
- What about the budget for this project?
Interrogative phrase (raising objections/concerns)B1informal
Used to introduce a potential problem, objection, or concern regarding a plan, idea, or statement, often implying that something has been overlooked.
y qué hay de (objeción)
- What about the cost? Can we afford it?
- What about the children? Who will look after them?
- What about the environmental impact of this decision?
Interrogative phrase (shifting topic/focus)B1informal
Used to redirect attention to a different person, topic, or aspect of a discussion, often to ensure balanced consideration of all relevant factors.
¿y qué hay de...?
- We've discussed the pros. What about the cons?
- You've talked about your experience. What about your qualifications?
- What about the other team members? Have they been consulted?