When can we use "how about" and when can we use "what about"?
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When can we use "how about" and when can we use "what about"?
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updated Apr 29, 2012
posted by criistiian
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Both can be used interchangeably and both can be used to make suggestions.
How about going to see a movie tonight?
What about going to see a movie tonight?
En español
Ambos pueden ser utilizados de manera intercambiable y ambos pueden ser utilizados para hacer sugerencias.
¿Qué va a ver una película esta noche?
¿Qué hay de ir a ver una película esta noche?
Por favor corrija mi español.
updated Apr 29, 2012
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
Yo traduciría ambos igual: "¿Qué tal si vamos a ver una película esta noche?" :) - Cordobesa, Apr 29, 2012
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They are virtually the same thing. I read somewhere that "What about you? requests a statement about you in general, while How about you? requests a response about your manner, means, or condition."
I hope this helps.
updated Apr 28, 2012
posted by francobollo
