be all about

be all about(

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(to like a lot)

a. fascinar

I'm all about my scarves; I've got one to go with every outfit.Me fascinan los pañuelos; tengo uno que combina con cada traje.

b. encantar

Trevor was all about theater and music in high school.A Trevor le encantaba el teatro y la música en el colegio.

c. molar

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

My dad is all about cars.A mi papá le molan los coches.

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(to care about)

a. importar mucho

I'm all about physical fitness. I used to be overweight.Me importa mucho la actividad física. Antes tenía sobrepeso.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

I'm all about the environment.A mí lo que más me importa es el medio ambiente.

We're all about winning the tournament.Lo que queremos es ganar el torneo.

3. (to be the main factor)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

In this business there are winners and there are losers. It's all about talent in the end.En este negocio hay ganadores y perdedores. Al final lo que cuenta es el talento.

It's all about the power to change things, and who has that power.Lo importante es el poder para cambiar las cosas, y quién tiene ese poder.

4. (to be the main subject of)

a. ser el tema principal de

The movie is all about hope.El tema principal de la película es la esperanza.

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