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    Abarca (en. Covers)

    /aˈβaɾ.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To include or contain something.
    The project encompasses several areas of knowledge.
    El proyecto abarca varias áreas del conocimiento.
    To extend or spread out in space or time.
    The event spans the entire week.
    El evento abarca toda la semana.
    To take into account different aspects or elements.
    The solution encompasses both technical and social aspects.
    La solución abarca tanto lo técnico como lo social.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abarcāre', which means 'to extend' or 'to grasp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    encompasses more than it seems
    It means that something includes more aspects or elements than are perceived at first glance.
    abarca más de lo que parece
    encompass the world
    Expression meaning to have a very broad approach or perspective.
    abarcar el mundo
    cover all aspects
    Includes all relevant elements in a context.
    abarcar todos los aspectos

    Related Words

    inclusion
    Action of including something in a whole.
    inclusión
    extension
    Act of extending or broadening something.
    extensión
    understanding
    Action of understanding or comprehending.
    comprensión

    Slang Meanings

    To include many people or situations.
    That party includes the entire community.
    Esa fiesta abarca a toda la comunidad.
    To broaden the spectrum of something.
    The new job encompasses several disciplines.
    El nuevo trabajo abarca varias disciplinas.