Abarcaba (en. Encompassed)
/aβaɾˈkaβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend or include something within a limit.
The research covered several areas of knowledge.
La investigación abarcaba varias áreas del conocimiento.
To be completely contained within something.
His work encompassed all aspects of social life.
Su trabajo abarcaba todos los aspectos de la vida social.
To encompass or cover various issues or elements.
The project covered both theory and practice.
El proyecto abarcaba tanto la teoría como la práctica.
Etymology
From the verb 'abarcar', which comes from the Latin 'abarcāre', meaning 'to open or contain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cover a lot
To involve or attempt to do too many things at once.
abarcar mucho
to encompass with the gaze
To examine or contemplate something in its entirety.
abarcar con la mirada
Related Words
abarcar
Verb that implies containing or including something.
abarcar
coverage
Action or effect of encompassing something.
cobertura
Slang Meanings
To cover interesting elements in a conversation.
That talk covered a bunch of varied topics.
Esa charla abarcaba un montón de temas variados.
To do many things at the same time.
I try to cover more in a day than I should.
Trato de abarcar en un día más de lo que debería.