Meaning
A expressão "I heard about" em inglês é usada para indicar que você recebeu informações ou notícias sobre algo ou alguém. Pode ser traduzida como "Eu ouvi falar sobre" em português.
Por exemplo, se alguém lhe conta sobre um novo filme que foi lançado, você pode responder com « I heard about that movie » para mostrar que já tinha conhecimento sobre ele. Essa expressão é útil para iniciar uma conversa sobre o assunto mencionado ou para mostrar que você está atualizado sobre eventos ou temas discutidos.
Em termos de uso, "I heard about" pode ser seguida por um substantivo, como em « I heard about the new policy », ou por uma oração completa, como em « I heard about what happened yesterday ». Ambas as estruturas são comuns e corretas.
É uma forma simples e eficaz de compartilhar que você está ciente de algo, sem necessariamente ter todos os detalhes ou uma compreensão profunda do assunto. Assim, "I heard about" é uma ferramenta versátil em conversas cotidianas.
Today's Sentences
- I heard about the party.
- I heard about their fight.
- I heard about your award.
- I heard about the concert.
- I heard about his accident.
- Writer's Note
01
I heard about the party.
Situation 1
How was your weekend?
I heard about the party.
Eu ouvi sobre a festa.
It was really fun, too bad you couldn’t come.
I had a prior engagement so I couldn’t make it.
I’m hosting another event soon, I’ll remember to invite you.
Situation 2
Happy belated birthday!
Thanks.
I heard about the party.
I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it.
Eu sinto muito por não poder ir.
That’s ok.
It wasn’t the same without you but it was a beautiful party nonetheless.
Não foi o mesmo sem você, mas foi uma festa linda mesmo assim.
02
I heard about their fight.
Situation 1
Is everything ok at home?
I feel like I’m walking on glass.
I heard about their fight.
They’ve been at it all week.
Situation 2
I heard about their fight.
The last punch was victory.
I wish I could’ve seen it.
I’m sure you can catch the highlights tonight.
03
I heard about your award.
Situation 1
I heard about your award.
Congratulations!
Parabéns!
Thanks.
I’ve been training for many years.
Estou treinando há muitos anos.
You must’ve gone through so much sweat and tears before this achievement.
I did.
Thank you for the kind words.
Obrigado pelas palavras gentis.
Situation 2
Cheers to your achievement.
I heard about your award!
Ouvi sobre o seu prêmio!
Thank you.
I’m really excited to receive it.
Estou muito animado para recebê-lo.
I know all the work that went into this moment.
Thanks for your acknowledgment.
It means a lot.
Isso significa muito.
04
I heard about the concert.
Situation 1
I had the best weekend ever!
I heard about the concert.
How was it?
Como foi?
It was amazing!
The venue and acoustics were spot on.
O local e a acústica estavam perfeitos.
I’d love to see them next time they come to perform.
Situation 2
I heard about the concert!
It was really fun, I had a good time.
Would you go see them again?
I definitely would!
05
I heard about his accident.
Situation 1
Is your brother ok?
He’s at the hospital and has a cast on his left leg.
But it seems like he’ll be fine.
Mas parece que ele ficará bem.
I’m so glad to hear that it isn’t too serious.
Thank goodness.
He had us all scared for a bit.
Ele nos deixou todos assustados por um momento.
Situation 2
I heard about his accident.
He’s in the hospital right now.
Oh no, I didn’t know it was that serious.
He’s just getting some tests done to make sure nothing is wrong.
Writer's Note
Since we've looked some "heard about" examples, let's try to practice "heard of".
When you use "Heard of", it means you are becoming aware of someone/something's existence. Also, to receive news about someone/something. *Remember that "heard" is the past tense of "hear".*
- I heard of a job opening at the company and I'm here for an interview.
- I've never heard of this band. What genre do they play?
- Has she heard of a prenatal chiropractic adjustment? It helped me with back pain when I was pregnant.
- My son looked into a private investigator but he's never heard of the one you recommended.
- I love browsing new skincare but I've never heard of this brand.
