incorporam

[ĩn.cor.po.ˈrɐ̃w]
verb
incorporate, include, embody
1. to include or integrate something as part of a whole
They incorporate new technologies into their products.
Eles incorporam novas tecnologias aos seus produtos.
2. to legally establish a company as a corporation
The entrepreneurs incorporate their business to gain liability protection.
Os empresários incorporam seu negócio para obter proteção de responsabilidade.
3. to embody or give physical form to something abstract
The sculpture incorporates the artist's vision of freedom.
A escultura incorpora a visão do artista sobre liberdade.
4. to absorb or assimilate into a group or system
The team incorporates new players into their strategy.
O time incorpora novos jogadores em sua estratégia.
In Brazil, 'incorporam' is frequently used in corporate, legal, and real estate contexts. The term 'incorporadora' (real estate development company) is particularly common in Brazilian Portuguese for companies that develop and sell properties. The verb is also used in spiritual/religious contexts to mean 'to embody' or 'to channel,' reflecting influences from Afro-Brazilian religions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incluemintegramabsorvemassimilamagregamconstituem
Antonyms / Antônimos
excluemremovemseparamisolam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incorporam
standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
incorporam
commonly used in corporate and real estate contexts
Portugal
incorporam
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, formal register

Related Words

incorporaçãoincorporadoincorporarincorporadoracorporaçãoempresa

Related Idioms & Phrases

incorporam-se
incorporam ao patrimônio
incorporam novos elementos
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