Desenvuelta (en. Outgoing)

/des.emˈbwelta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows freedom of action and lack of inhibition in their behavior.
Her outgoing attitude made her stand out in the crowd.
Su actitud desenvuelta la hizo destacar entre la multitud.
That expresses itself clearly and fluently.
The speaker presented his speech in an outgoing and convincing manner.
El orador presentó su discurso de manera desenvuelta y convincente.
That has no restrictions or complexes.
She is an outgoing person who is not afraid to be herself in any situation.
Es una persona desenvuelta que no teme ser ella misma en cualquier situación.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'desenvolver', which means to free something from wrapping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be outgoing
To act with confidence and lack of inhibition in a social situation.
estar desenvuelta
outgoing behavior
Behavior that denotes freedom and lack of inhibitions.
comportamiento desenvuelto

Related Words

desenvuelvo
I free or manifest something from its wrapping.
desenvuelvo
desenvoltura
The ability to act naturally and confidently.
desenvoltura

Slang Meanings

A self-assured woman.
She is an outgoing one; she always knows what she wants.
Ella es una desenvuelta, siempre sabe lo que quiere.
Someone who does not hold back in conversations.
At the party, Marina is the most outgoing; she talks to everyone without fear.
En la fiesta, Marina es la más desenvuelta; habla con todos sin miedo.