Englobam

Englobam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb englobar. The verb means to envelop, to include within a larger whole, or to comprise. In everyday and formal contexts, it is used to describe how multiple elements are contained within a bigger set, group, or domain. For example, “As regiões englobam várias cidades” translates to “The regions encompass several cities.”

Etymology and sense. Englobar derives from the prefix en- combined with a root related to globus (globe, ball), passing into Portuguese through Romance languages such as French and Latin. The figurative sense of enveloping or enclosing a broader area or category under a single umbrella underpins many uses of the verb in academic, administrative, and journalistic writing.

Usage. Englobar is a transitive verb and typically requires a direct object that names what is being encompassed, followed by the entity that does the enveloping, often in a broader sense rather than a physical one. It is common in discussions of geography, organizations, systems, or concepts, where parts are said to be englobados by a whole. It can be synonymized with abrange, abranger, incluir, or envolver, though englobar often emphasizes the idea of forming a larger, inclusive unit.

Examples. “O conjunto de leis englobam várias normas complementares.” “O estudo englobou dados de várias regiões.” In both cases, the action describes inclusion within a larger category or framework.

See also. Spanish and Portuguese verb forms related to including or surrounding concepts; verbs like abranger, envolver, incluir.