Envoltura (en. Envelope)
/em.bol.tu.ra/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Covering placed around something to protect it or present it.
The wrapping of the food protects the items from contamination.
La envoltura de la comida protege los alimentos de la contaminación.
The shape or appearance of something on the outside.
The wrapping of the box was attractive and colorful.
La envoltura de la caja era atractiva y colorida.
Etymology
From the Latin 'involūtūra', which comes from 'involut', the participle of 'involvere', meaning to wrap.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gift wrapping
A way to present a gift decoratively.
envoltura de regalo
without wrapping
That does not have protection or coating.
sin envoltura
Related Words
to wrap
To cover something completely with something else.
envolver
to stir
To move something in a way that changes its position.
revolver
Slang Meanings
Gossip, rumor, or story.
That wrapping they say about him is not true.
Esa envoltura que cuentan sobre él no es cierta.
Style or appearance.
Her wrapping is very striking and original.
Su envoltura es muy llamativa y original.