envolvente
The English word "engaging" can be translated into Portuguese as envolvente.
While it can describe a person's charm, it is very frequently used to describe things that capture attention, such as a história envolvente (an engaging story) or a música envolvente (an engaging/captivating song).
Meaning: charming (adj)
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English 'engaging' which can sometimes imply a person is easy to talk to, envolvente in Portuguese leans more towards the quality of being captivating or immersive.
Did you know?
- Because of its connection to 'wrapping', you might use envolvente to describe the sensation of a warm blanket or a heavy perfume that lingers in a room.
- In a romantic or social context, calling someone envolvente can sometimes hint at a seductive or irresistible quality rather than just being friendly.
- The word envolvente shares its roots with the verb envolver, which means 'to wrap' or 'to envelop'.
Examples in context
- Precisamos nos envolver mais nas discussões do projetoWe need to engage more in project discussions
- O palestrante cativou a plateia com suas histórias inspiradorasThe speaker engaged the audience with his inspiring stories
- É importante que todos participem ativamente do treinamentoIt is important for everyone to actively engage in the training
- Vamos animar a festa com jogos e brincadeirasLet's make the party engaging with games and activities
- A professora de história tornou a aula tão envolvente que os alunos não queriam que terminasse.The history teacher made the class so engaging that the students didn't want it to end.
- Vamos criar uma atmosfera animada para a reunião de equipe.Let's create a lively atmosphere for the team meeting.
- A série de palestras interativas manteve o público entusiasmado durante todo o evento.The series of interactive lectures kept the audience engaged throughout the event.
- O novo livro do autor consagrado promete ser mais um sucesso devido ao seu estilo cativante.The new book by the acclaimed author promises to be another success due to its captivating style.
- Um discurso envolvente.An engaging speech.
- Ela tem um sorriso envolvente.She has a charming smile.
- O ator fez um papel envolvente.The actor played an engaging role.
- Foi uma conversa muito envolvente.It was a very engaging conversation.
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are discussing a book Gabriel recently read.
- CamilaComo é o personagem principal?How is the main character?
- GabrielEle é um homem muito envolvente.He is a very charming man.
- CamilaIsso parece ótimo!That sounds great!
- GabrielVocê vai adorar o livro.You are going to love the book.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries envolvente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
