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    Envolvían (en. Wrapped)

    /em.bol.viˈan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of completely covering something with a wrapper.
    The gifts were wrapped in colorful paper.
    Los regalos se envolvían con papel de colores.
    To include something within another thing.
    His explanations always wrapped complex concepts.
    Sus explicaciones siempre envolvían conceptos complejos.
    To imply, to involve.
    The project involved a great risk.
    El proyecto envolvía un gran riesgo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wrap a gift
    To cover an object with paper or fabric to give it as a gift.
    envolver un regalo
    to wrap the situation
    To handle a situation in a complex or careful manner.
    envolver la situación

    Related Words

    to wrap
    To cover something completely.
    envolver
    wrapper
    Layer or material that covers something.
    envoltura

    Slang Meanings

    To be entangled in a situation.
    With those problems, it seems you were wrapping yourself in a big mess.
    Con esos problemas, parece que te envolvías en un gran lío.