spreading

• Substantivo que designa o processo ou o resultado de distribuir, estender ou aumentar algo por uma área maior, em maior escala ou ao longo do tempo.

A noun referring to the process or result of distributing, extending, or expanding something over a wider area, scope, or time.

incontável

1. Distribution over an areaB1formal

   The process or result of distributing or extending something over a wide expanse of space.

   Propagação

   • The spreading of the wildfire was rapid due to strong winds.
   • Urban spreading has reduced the amount of farmland in the region.
   • The spreading of the disease was contained by quarantine measures.

   Sinônimosdiffusiondispersaldispersiondisseminationdistributionpropagationscatteringspread

   Antônimosconcentrationcontainmentlimitationrestriction

2. B2formal

   The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate among many people.

   Disseminação

   • The spreading of the rumor caused panic in the community.
   • Social media has accelerated the spreading of political ideas.
   • The spreading of misinformation is a serious problem online.

   Sinônimosdebatediscussionventilation

   Antônimoscensorshipconcealmentsuppression

3. Extension in scope or timeB2formal

   The act of extending over a wider scope, expanse of space, or period of time.

   Expansão

   • The spreading of the project timeline allowed for more thorough testing.
   • The spreading of the empire took several centuries.
   • The spreading of the curriculum across multiple semesters improved student understanding.

   Sinônimosbroadeningenlargementexpansionextensionproliferationspreadwidening

   Antônimoscontractionlimitationrestriction

• Verbo que indica a ação de estender, distribuir ou aplicar algo sobre uma superfície ou área, ou fazer com que algo alcance um número maior de pessoas ou lugares.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or distributing something over a surface or area.

verbo irregular

1. Extend over an areaA2formal

   To extend or distribute over a surface or area.

   Espalhar

   • She spread the blanket on the grass.
   • The fire spread quickly through the building.
   • The news spread throughout the city.

   Sinônimoscoverextendrangespansprawlstretch

   Antônimoscollectconcentratecondensecontractgathershrink

2. B1formal

   To distribute or transmit something widely.

   Espalhar

   • The virus spread from person to person.
   • They spread rumors about the company.
   • Butter spreads easily on warm bread.

   Sinônimosbroadcastcirculatediffusedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescattertransmit

   Antônimosconcentratecontaingatherrestrictsuppresswithdrawwithhold

3. Apply thinlyA1informal

   To apply a substance thinly over a surface.

   Espalhar

   • Spread the jam on your toast.
   • He spread cream cheese on the bagel.
   • Spread the paint evenly across the wall.

   Sinônimoscoatcoverdaublayersmear

Variantes phrasalspread outspread over