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    Envolver (en. Wrap)

    /em.bol.ˈβeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To completely cover something with a material.
    I am going to wrap the gift with colored paper.
    Voy a envolver el regalo con papel de colores.
    To include someone in a situation.
    I don't want to involve my friends in this conflict.
    No quiero envolver a mis amigos en este conflicto.
    To attract or fascinate someone.
    The story he tells is capable of captivating any listener.
    La historia que cuenta es capaz de envolver a cualquier oyente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'involvere', which means 'to roll up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wrap a gift
    To cover an object with paper or decorative material for presentation.
    envolver un regalo

    Related Words

    wrapping
    The material used to cover something.
    envoltura
    enveloping
    That surrounds or covers something, generally in a figurative sense.
    envolvente

    Slang Meanings

    To involve in a confusing situation.
    That conversation got me all wrapped up; I didn’t understand anything.
    Esa conversación me envolvió, no entendí nada.
    To wrap in mystery.
    The movie is shrouded in an aura of suspense.
    La película está envuelta en un aura de suspenso.