Meaning
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice «I heard about the new restaurant in town», significa que esa persona ha recibido información o ha escuchado comentarios acerca del nuevo restaurante que se ha abierto en la ciudad, pero no necesariamente lo ha visitado personalmente.
Se puede usar «I heard about» en contextos informales para compartir rumores, noticias o cualquier información de la que se tenga conocimiento indirecto. Esta expresión es útil para iniciar una conversación sobre un tema del que se ha tenido noticia de manera no directa.
Ejemplo de uso:En este ejemplo, la persona que habla ha recibido información sobre el concierto a través de otra fuente y está usando esa información para proponer planes.
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.
Escuché sobre la fiesta.
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.
Lamento mucho no haber podido asistir.
That’s ok.
It wasn’t the same without you but it was a beautiful party nonetheless.
No fue lo mismo sin ti, pero fue una fiesta hermosa de todas formas.
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!
¡Felicitaciones!
Thanks.
I’ve been training for many years.
Llevo entrenando durante muchos años.
You must’ve gone through so much sweat and tears before this achievement.
I did.
Thank you for the kind words.
Gracias por las amables palabras.
Situation 2
Cheers to your achievement.
I heard about your award!
¡Escuché sobre tu premio!
Thank you.
I’m really excited to receive it.
Estoy realmente emocionado de recibirlo.
I know all the work that went into this moment.
Thanks for your acknowledgment.
It means a lot.
Significa mucho.
04
I heard about the concert.
Situation 1
I had the best weekend ever!
I heard about the concert.
How was it?
¿Cómo estuvo?
It was amazing!
The venue and acoustics were spot on.
El lugar y la acústica fueron perfectos.
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.
Pero parece que estará bien.
I’m so glad to hear that it isn’t too serious.
Thank goodness.
He had us all scared for a bit.
Nos tuvo a todos asustados por un 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.