No. 4,429 in Spanish
abarcan
"Abarcan" means "they encompass" or "they cover."
In a sentence
Los temas que abarcan las discusiones de hoy son muy importantes.
The topics covered in today's discussions are very important.
In this sentence, 'abarcan' is used to mean 'cover' or 'include', referring to the range of topics being discussed.
Esas montañas abarcan una gran extensión de tierra.
Those mountains encompass a large area of land.
Here, 'abarcan' is used to mean 'encompass' or 'span', indicating the geographical spread of the mountains.
Sus logros abarcan muchos aspectos de su carrera profesional.
His achievements span many aspects of his professional career.
In this example, 'abarcan' signifies 'span' or 'include', in the sense of achievements covering several facets of the career.
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