Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
englobar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋgloˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbinclude
Example
Esta lista engloba todos los ingredientes.
This list includes all the ingredients.
More examples
El proyecto engloba varias disciplinas.
The project includes several disciplines.
Core concept
Smaller parts incorporated into a larger unified shape.
Common phrases
englobar algo
include something
englobar a alguien
include someone
englobar diferentes aspectos
include different aspects
Similar words
incluir: Adds items or people into a list or established group.
abarcar: Encompasses a wide area, range, or set of topics.
contener: Keeps or confines things inside a physical container or frame.
comprender: Consists of multiple elements treated as one group.
Definition in Spanish
Abarcar y considerar como parte de un todo uno o varios elementos dentro de un conjunto.
Word origin
From en- plus Latin globus 'sphere', the verb literally suggests surrounding or wrapping parts into one unit, which produced the sense 'to include'.
Usage tips
- Used when emphasizing that items are treated as parts of a collective whole rather than merely listed, so incluir may be better for plain enumeration.