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    Abarcar (en. Encompass)

    /aβaɾˈkaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To include or encompass in the same context.
    The project will encompass several aspects of the research.
    El proyecto abarcará varios aspectos de la investigación.
    To extend over an area or space.
    Its influence spans the entire country.
    Su influencia abarca todo el país.
    To comprehend within a concept or idea.
    The course covers the fundamentals of programming.
    El curso abarca los fundamentos de la programación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abarcāre', meaning 'to wrap' or 'to contain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover a lot and accomplish little
    Trying to do too many things at once without effective results.
    abarcar mucho y apretar poco
    to encompass at a glance
    To grasp or understand something quickly and thoroughly.
    abarcar en un solo vistazo
    covering all aspects
    Considering all the elements or dimensions of a matter.
    abarcando todos los aspectos

    Related Words

    include
    To make something part of a whole.
    incluir
    understand
    To grasp the nature or meaning of something.
    comprender
    extent
    The scope or size of something.
    extensión

    Slang Meanings

    To cover a large number of things.
    That book covers a bunch of interesting topics.
    Ese libro abarca un montón de temas interesantes.
    To have influence over multiple areas.
    His work encompasses several fields of science.
    Su trabajo abarca varios campos de la ciencia.