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    Envuelto (en. Wrapped)

    /emˈbwel.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is covered or surrounded by something.
    The gift was wrapped in colored paper.
    El regalo estaba envuelto en papel de colores.
    That is in a confusing or complicated situation.
    He was wrapped in financial troubles.
    Estaba envuelto en problemas financieros.
    That is part of a whole, especially related to emotions.
    Her feelings were wrapped in doubt.
    Sus sentimientos estaban envueltos en dudas.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'envolver', which originates from the Latin 'involvere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be wrapped in a mystery
    To be in a situation that is not fully understood.
    estar envuelto en un misterio
    to have something wrapped
    To have a topic or matter that remains hidden or unresolved.
    tener algo envuelto

    Related Words

    to wrap
    To cover or surround something with a material.
    envolver
    wrapping
    Layer or material with which an object is wrapped.
    envoltura

    Slang Meanings

    To be very focused or immersed in a matter.
    He was so wrapped up in his project that he didn’t hear the alarm.
    Estaba tan envuelto en su proyecto que no escuchó la alarma.
    To be mixed up in a problematic issue.
    That guy is always wrapped up in gossip.
    Ese tipo siempre está envuelto en chismes.