Envueltas (en. Wrapped)
/emˈbweltas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of wrapping something.
Gift wrappings are a tradition at birthdays.
Las envueltas de regalo son una tradición en los cumpleaños.
Objects that have been wrapped in paper or cloth.
The package contained several surprise wrappings.
El paquete traía varias envueltas de sorpresa.
Etymology
From the verb 'envelop,' which means to cover or surround something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Make wraps
Preparing gifts by covering them with paper or cloth.
hacer envueltas
Give wraps
Deliver something that is wrapped, usually as a gift.
dar envueltas
Related Words
Wrap
To cover something with another thing.
envolver
Wrapping
Paper or material used to cover an object.
envoltura
Slang Meanings
Difficulties or complications in a situation.
The complications we had in the project were unexpected.
Las envueltas que tuvimos en el proyecto fueron inesperadas.
Surrounding someone with excessive attention or interest.
She is always wrapped up in her problems; you can't leave her alone.
Siempre está envuelta en sus problemas, no la dejas en paz.