How to Say "to span" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to span” is “abarcar” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1
physical distance
Examples
Mis brazos no pueden abarcar ese árbol tan grande.
My arms can't reach around that big tree.
El puente abarca todo el ancho del río.
The bridge spans the entire width of the river.
Physical vs. Abstract
While 'abarcar' often means 'to include' in business or school settings, it originally comes from the physical act of using your arms to hold something.
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