"Acerca de" is a prepositional phrase in Spanish.
/aseɾka ˈðe/
"Acerca de" is commonly used in Spanish to indicate a topic or subject of discussion. It is often used in both oral and written contexts, but it appears more frequently in written language such as essays, articles, and formal communications.
Hablamos acerca de la importancia del medio ambiente.
We talked about the importance of the environment.
El libro trata acerca de la historia de América Latina.
The book is about the history of Latin America.
Tengo algunas preguntas acerca de tu proyecto.
I have some questions regarding your project.
While "acerca de" itself is not typically found in idiomatic expressions, it often features in contextually important phrases. Below are some example sentences that reflect this usage.
Tengo informes acerca de la situación financiera.
I have reports about the financial situation.
Ella escribió un artículo acerca de la cultura española.
She wrote an article concerning Spanish culture.
¿Podrías darme más detalles acerca de tu viaje?
Could you give me more details about your trip?
Vamos a discutir acerca de los próximos pasos a seguir.
We are going to discuss regarding the next steps to take.
Necesito aclaraciones acerca de lo que se espera de mí.
I need clarifications regarding what is expected of me.
"Acerca de" is formed from the Spanish word "acerca," which derives from the Latin "ad circam," meaning "to the circle" or "around," and "de," meaning "of" or "from." Together, they express the notion of something being related to or about a topic.
Con respecto a (with respect to)
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