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acerca de

[ə-ˈsɛr-kə də]
preposition
about, concerning, regarding
1. Used to indicate the subject or topic of something; concerning or with respect to
We talked about the new project.
Falamos acerca do novo projeto.
2. In reference to; with regard to
What do you think about this matter?
O que você pensa acerca deste assunto?
Synonyms
sobrea respeito dequanto ano tocante arelativo a

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acerca de / sobre
Both are equally used; 'sobre' is more common in informal speech
Portugal
acerca de
Standard usage; slightly more formal than 'sobre'

Related Idioms & Phrases

acerca de tudo e nada - about everything and nothing
perguntar acerca de - to ask about
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