Desenvuelve (en. Unfolds)

/des.en.vwel.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of removing the wrapper or covering from an object.
I unwrap the gift carefully so as not to tear the paper.
Desenvuelvo el regalo con cuidado para no rasgar el papel.
The action of developing or making something manifest.
She manages easily in social situations.
Ella se desenvuelve con facilidad en situaciones sociales.
To express something clearly and fluently.
The speaker performs very well in front of the audience.
El orador se desenvuelve muy bien ante el público.

Etymology

From the Latin 'desvolvĕre', which means to undo what is wrapped.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to manage oneself in society
To adapt and behave appropriately in social situations.
desenvolverse en sociedad
unwrap your creativity
To manifest or express your creative ideas.
desenvuelve tu creatividad
to manage oneself well
To act appropriately or skillfully in a situation.
desenvolverse bien

Related Words

to wrap
To cover something with a wrapping or material.
envolver
development
The way someone develops or acts in a situation.
desenvolvimiento
wrapping
A layer that covers something.
envoltura

Slang Meanings

To manage quickly
At the party, he knew how to manage quickly with everyone.
En la fiesta, supo desenvuelva rápido con todos.
Unwrapped
That guy is very outgoing; he talks to anyone.
Ese chico es muy desenvuelto, habla con cualquiera.