Envuelven (en. Wrap)

/embwelβen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of covering something with a material, generally to protect it or present it.
They wrap the gifts in colored paper.
Envuelven los regalos con papel de colores.
To include someone in a situation or feeling, especially in an emotional context.
The emotions that surround this work are intense.
Las emociones que envuelven esta obra son intensas.
To involve a person in a complicated matter.
The rumors surrounding the community are difficult to clarify.
Los rumores que envuelven a la comunidad son difíciles de aclarar.

Etymology

From Latin 'involvere', which means to wrap, to cover.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be wrapped up in
To be involved in a complicated situation or activity.
estar envuelto en
to wrap the mystery
To cover or make something less clear or understandable.
envolver el misterio
what surrounds a story
The details or circumstances surrounding a narrative.
lo que envuelve una historia

Related Words

wrapping
Cover or material that covers something.
envoltura
to wrap
The action of covering or wrapping something.
envolver
involvement
Participation in a situation.
envolvimiento

Slang Meanings

To be involved in gossip.
She always wraps everyone up in her drama.
Ella siempre envuelve a todos en su drama.
To cover or conceal something.
He wraps his problems in smiles.
Él envuelve sus problemas en sonrisas.