Envuelve (en. Wraps)

/enˈβwel.βe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cover or envelop something with a material or substance.
She wraps the gift with colored paper.
Ella envuelve el regalo con papel de colores.
To include or encompass different parts in something.
The story involves several aspects of the author's life.
La historia envuelve varios aspectos de la vida del autor.
To cause confusion or difficulty in understanding.
His explanation encompasses many complicated concepts.
Su explicación envuelve muchos conceptos complicados.

Etymology

From the Latin 'involvere', which means 'to envelop' or 'to cover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be wrapped up in
To be immersed or involved in something.
estar envuelto en
to wrap up a secret
To keep something hidden or unrevealed.
envolver un secreto

Related Words

wrapping
Layer or material that covers something.
envoltura
unwrap
To remove the wrapping or cover something.
desenvolver

Slang Meanings

To be very caught up in a situation or problem.
He is buried in debt up to his neck.
Está envuelto en deudas hasta el cuello.
To get entangled with something more than expected.
I got wrapped up in a mess with that project.
Me envolví en un lío con ese proyecto.