abrangem

Abrangem is the third‑person plural form of the Portuguese verb abranger, which means “to encompass,” “to include,” or “to cover.” In its present indicative conjugation, abranger follows the regular pattern of verbs ending in ‑er, and abrangem is used when the subject is a plural noun or pronoun (e.g., “os tópicos abrangem todas as áreas do conhecimento”). The same spelling also appears in the present subjunctive (they may encompass), and in the imperative plural form of the affirmative command (vocês abrangam).

Etymologically, abranger derives from the Latin *ab‑* (away, from) combined with *rangere* (to stretch, to span), giving the sense of “to stretch over” or “to extend across.” The word entered Portuguese during the medieval period, inheriting both literal and figurative senses. In contemporary usage, abranger often appears in academic, legal, and journalistic contexts to denote the scope of a study, a law, or a discussion (e.g., “a lei abrangerá todos os usuários de redes sociais”).

In Portuguese grammar references, abranger is classified as a regular ‑er verb, and its conjugation patterns are taught early in language curricula. The term is also employed in idiomatic expressions such as “abranger todos os aspectos” (to cover all aspects) and “abranger o futuro” (to encompass the future).