envolver
/embolˈbeɾ/
To wrap in Spanish is to say envolver. Wiktionary also lists fajar.
Meaning: to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| envolver | /embolˈbeɾ/ |
| fajar | /faˈxaɾ/ |
The verb is used when you want to enclose something completely in a material such as fabric or paper. A common phrase is envolver para regalo, which means to gift wrap something.
Which one should you use?
envolver is the standard, general verb used for wrapping objects in paper, cloth or other materials. In contrast, fajar is a more specific term that is often used when referring to swaddling a baby in cloth.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of envolver is envuelto, which you use to describe something that has been wrapped.
How do you pronounce it?
/embolˈbeɾ/
Did you know?
- In legal or formal Spanish, envolver can sometimes be used to describe the act of involving someone in a crime or a complicated situation.
- The Spanish word envuelto can refer to a wrapped object but is also the common term for a 'wrap' sandwich in many Latin American menus.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a faja is not just for babies but is a traditional wide belt worn by adults for back support or traditional dress.
Examples in context
- No es necesario envolverlo.You don't need to wrap it.This sentence shows how to express that wrapping is not required using envolver.Tatoeba #1665567 by Alba, translation #3335665 by Dejo
- ¿Podrías envolverlos por separado?Could you wrap them up separately?This sentence demonstrates how to ask to wrap multiple items separately using envolver.Tatoeba #1129976 by cueyayotl, translation #1129468 by CK
- ¿Puede envolverlo para regalo, por favor?Can you gift-wrap this, please?This sentence shows how to ask for something to be gift wrapped using envolver.Tatoeba #769487 by Shishir, translation #34093 by CK
- Por favor, envuelva este regaloPlease wrap this gift
- Envuelve el paquete con cuidadoWrap the package carefully
- Voy a empaquetar estos libros antes de mudarmeI'm going to wrap these books before moving
- El abuelo arropó a su nieto con una mantaThe grandfather wrapped his grandson in a blanket
- ¿Me puedes empaquetar este artículo, por favor?Can you wrap this item for me, please?
- Arropé al bebé con una manta para que no tuviera fríoI wrapped the baby in a blanket so they wouldn't be cold
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing for a party at home.
- MateoElena, ¿puedes ayudarme a envolver estos dulces?Elena, can you help me wrap these sweets?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, yo los envolveré con este papel brillante.Yes, Mateo, I will wrap them with this shiny paper.
- MateoGracias, me gusta mucho cómo lo haces.Thanks, I really like how you do it.
- ElenaNo es difícil, solo hay que envolver con cuidado.It is not difficult, you just have to wrap carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wrap” translations and entries envolver, fajar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
