range

[/reɪndʒ/]

noun/verbpl: ranges

alcance, gama, intervalo

1. the extent or scope of something; the distance or area that something covers

The rifle has a range of 500 meters.

O rifle tem um alcance de 500 metros.

2. a variety or assortment of things

We offer a wide range of products.

Oferecemos uma ampla gama de produtos.

3. a series of mountains or hills

The Rocky Mountain range extends across North America.

A cordilheira das Montanhas Rochosas estende-se pela América do Norte.

4. a stove or cooker

She cooked dinner on the electric range.

Ela cozinhou jantar no fogão elétrico.

5. to vary or extend between specified limits (verb)

Prices range from $10 to $50.

Os preços variam de $10 a $50.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alcance, gama, intervalo

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

alcance

preferred for distance/extent

São Paulo

gama, variedade

commonly used for product variety

Portugal

alcance, gama, fogão

fogão used for cooking stove

within range - ao alcance, dentro do alcance

out of range - fora do alcance

range of motion - amplitude de movimento

at close range - à curta distância

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