que comprende
/ke kompɾende/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'comprising' can be expressed as que comprende.
The phrase is used to describe the parts or elements that make up a whole. In the specific construction que comprende [noun], the verb means 'to comprise' or 'to consist of' rather than 'to understand'.
Which one should you use?
Other formal options include the verbs englobando and constituyendo or the prepositional phrase que consta de.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase que comprende functions as a relative clause that acts as an adjective phrase. You must ensure the verb agrees in number with the noun it modifies. Use que comprenden if the noun being described is plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke kompɾende/
Did you know?
- If you use englobando as a synonym for 'comprising', you are literally saying the parts are being 'put into a globe' or 'encapsulated'.
- The Spanish word comprender shares a root with the English word 'comprehend', both coming from the Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp'.
- The verb comprender follows a pattern where the physical act of 'encompassing' or 'including' parts evolved into the mental act of 'understanding' them.
Examples in context
- El informe está enfocado en el turismo, englobando diferentes aspectos relacionados.The report is focused on tourism, comprising various related aspects.
- El proyecto de construcción que comprende varias etapas será presentado la próxima semana.The construction project comprising several stages will be presented next week.
- Queremos organizar una fiesta sorpresa, incluyendo a todos nuestros amigos más cercanos.We want to organize a surprise party, comprising all our closest friends.
- La exposición de arte que cuenta con obras de artistas internacionales será inaugurada este viernes.The art exhibition comprising works by international artists will be inaugurated this Friday.
- un equipo que comprende diez personasA team comprising ten people
- Presentó un plan que comprende varias etapas.He presented a plan comprising several stages.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a new project at work.
- ElenaNecesitamos un plan que comprende todas las etapas.We need a plan comprising all the stages.
- AlejandroEstoy de acuerdo, Elena.I agree, Elena.
- Elena¿Puedes redactar el borrador hoy?Can you write the draft today?
- AlejandroSí, lo tendré listo pronto.Yes, I will have it ready soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
