abrangendo

Abrangendo is the gerund form of the Portuguese verb abranger, meaning to encompass, to cover, or to include. It is used to express thatSomething spans a range of elements, areas, times, or perspectives. In English, it is often rendered as “encompassing” or “including.” The term is common in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, particularly in descriptive or analytical writing.

Grammatical use and style: As a gerund, abrangendo introduces a subordinate phrase that describes ongoing action or the scope of something. For example: “O relatório, abrangendo os últimos cinco anos, apresenta dados consistentes.” or “As áreas abrangidas pela pesquisa incluem educação, saúde e infraestrutura.” The gerund can modify the main clause or a preceding noun phrase, but in formal writing Brazilian Portuguese tends to favor shorter, more direct constructions, while European Portuguese may prefer alternatives to long gerund clauses in some contexts.

Related forms and terminology: The adjective abrangente means comprehensive or wide-ranging, and the noun abrangência refers to the scope or extent of something. These terms are commonly used to discuss the breadth or coverage of studies, plans, or policies.

Usage notes: Abrangendo conveys simultaneity and scope, making it useful in summaries, reports, and analyses where multiple areas or periods are involved. It is less common in highly formal prose in some varieties of Portuguese, where restructuring with a non-gerund clause might be preferred. Nevertheless, its meaning remains clear: to cover or include a broad set of elements.