Envolvió (en. Wrapped)

/em.bolˈβio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To completely cover something with another thing.
She wrapped the gift with colored paper.
Ella envolvió el regalo con papel de colores.
To put someone or something in a situation of confusion or complicity.
The story enveloped him in a mystery that was hard to solve.
La historia lo envolvió en un misterio difícil de resolver.
To capture or attract someone's attention.
The movie enveloped all the viewers from the start.
La película envolvió a todos los espectadores desde el principio.

Etymology

From Latin 'involvere', which means 'to wrap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wrap in doubts
To create confusion or uncertainty about a subject.
envolver en dudas
to be wrapped up in work
To be very busy with tasks.
estar envuelto en trabajo
to wrap with love
To cover something, usually a gift, with love and care.
envolver con cariño

Related Words

to wrap
To cover or surround something.
envolver
wrapping
Layer or material that covers something.
envoltura
sent
Something that has been sent or delivered to someone.
enviado

Slang Meanings

To wrap in an exciting way.
That plot wrapped everyone, I couldn't stop watching!
Esa trama envolvió a todos, ¡no podía parar de ver!
To complicate a situation.
Don't wrap it up more, tell me clearly.
No lo envuelvas más, dímelo claro.