Envueltos (en. Wrapped)

/enˈbweltos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Food preparations that are covered with dough or a wrapping.
Meat wraps are very popular in Mexican cuisine.
Los envueltos de carne son muy populares en la comida mexicana.
Things that are covered with something.
The gifts are wrapped in colorful paper.
Los regalos están envueltos en papel de colores.

Etymology

From the verb 'wrap', which comes from the Latin 'involvere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be wrapped up in a problem
To be involved in a difficult situation.
estar envuelto en un problema
wrapped in a mystery
To be surrounded by confusing or unknown situations.
envuelto en un misterio
to turn something wrapped around
To change the way of addressing a complicated topic.
darle vuelta a algo envuelto

Related Words

wrap
To cover something with an outer layer.
envolver
wrapping
Layer or material that covers something.
envoltura
roll
Rolled object, can refer to food or materials.
rollo

Slang Meanings

To be involved in gossip or rumors.
Don't get wrapped up in the office drama.
No te envuelvas en los drinches de la oficina.
To be caught up in a problem or complex situation.
The guy is very wrapped up in his debts.
El chico está muy envuelto con sus deudas.