what was it about

what was it about(
wuht
 
wuhz
 
ihd
 
uh
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baut
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. de qué trató
I saw a great movie yesterday. - What was it about?Vi una película genial anoche. - ¿De qué trató?
b. de qué trataba
Do you remember the book "Gulliver's Travels?" - Vaguely. What was it about?¿Recuerdes el libro "Los viajes de Gulliver"? - Vagamente. ¿De que trataba?
a. de qué se trató
I heard you got into a fight. What was it about?Escuché que te metiste en una pelea. ¿De qué se trató?
b. de qué se trataba
Did you go to Professor Quintana's talk? - No. What was it about?¿Fuiste a la charla de Profesora Quintana? - No. ¿De qué se trataba?
a. Qué fue lo que
What was it about this school that caught your eye?¿Qué fue lo que te llamó la atención de esta universidad?
b. qué tenía
What was it about the job description that made you want to apply?¿Qué tenía la descripción del puesto que te animó a solicitarlo?
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