Envuelta (en. Wrapped)
/enˈβwel.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Layer or covering that surrounds an object.
The pizza arrived wrapped in aluminum foil.
La pizza llegó envuelta en papel de aluminio.
The action of wrapping something.
The wrapping of the gift was very creative.
La envuelta del regalo fue muy creativa.
verb
The action of wrapping.
She wraps the packages for the party.
Ella envuelve los paquetes para la fiesta.
Etymology
It comes from the verb "envolver," which in turn has roots in the Latin 'involvere.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be wrapped up in something
To be involved or implicated in a situation.
estar envuelto en algo
to give a wrap
To cover or wrap something in a special way.
dar una envuelta
wrapped up in problems
To be surrounded by difficulties or complications.
envueltos en problemas
Related Words
to wrap
To cover something completely with an outer layer.
envolver
wrapping
Layer or material that wraps something.
envoltura
packaging
Material used to protect or wrap products.
embalaje
Slang Meanings
To be in a complicated situation.
She is wrapped up in a debt problem.
Está envuelta en un problema de deudas.
To have something hidden or secret.
What is really happening is wrapped in mystery.
Lo que realmente pasa está envuelto en misterio.