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I have been using the word "about" quite a bit in my thread responses. Por ejemple:

Tell me about your mother.

Dígame acerca de su madre.

Dígame sobre su madre.

¿Cuál es mejor? ¿por qué?

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updated Jul 1, 2010
posted by MattM

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It's hard to know why and which word used without simply having heard both expressions used continuously.

In your case, I would say, "Cuénteme de su madre."

"Esta frase tiene algo que haber con la vida familiar."

"Las instrucciones están escritas sobre el mantnimiento de casa."

"Esta ley está escrita acerca de los derechos de la gente responsable."

updated Jul 1, 2010
edited by 005faa61
posted by 005faa61
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I think either is equally acceptable in that context. Even "de" would be appropriate.

updated Jun 25, 2010
posted by 0074b507