envuelto
/embwelto/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "wrapped" is envuelto.
envuelto is used to describe something that is encased in a wrapping.
Meaning: encased in a wrapping (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word envuelto is the past participle of the verb envolver, which means "to wrap" or "to envelop".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, envuelto must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use envuelta for feminine nouns, envueltos for masculine plural nouns and envueltas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/embwelto/
Did you know?
- In Colombia and other parts of Latin America, envueltos are a specific category of traditional snacks made from corn dough and wrapped in plantain or banana leaves.
- The word envuelto shares its DNA with the English word 'envelop', as both trace back to the same Latin root *involvere, meaning 'to roll into'.
- The word envuelto is the past participle of envolver, a verb that can also be used to describe the way a scent or a melody 'wraps' or envelops a room.
Examples in context
- El Primer Ministro estaba envuelto en un escándalo.The prime minister got wrapped up in a scandal.This sentence shows how the word is used figuratively regarding a scandal.Tatoeba #1586437 by teskmon, translation #9731388 by 6dDcHYgMAg
- El dieciocho de mayo, una joven pareja japonesa fue arrestada después de que su hijo de un año fuera encontrado envuelto en una bolsa de plástico y metido en una alcantarilla.On May 18, a young Japanese couple was arrested after their one-year-old baby was found wrapped in a plastic bag and dumped in a gutter.This sentence shows the literal use of being wrapped in a bag.Tatoeba #1119803 by Shishir, translation #2269 by darinmex
- Rusia es un acertijo envuelto en un misterio dentro de un enigma.Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.This sentence demonstrates a figurative use involving a riddle and a mystery.Tatoeba #2792829 by carlosalberto, translation #2792812 by carlosalberto
- El regalo está envueltoThe gift is wrapped
- Los productos están empaquetados cuidadosamenteThe products are carefully wrapped
- El libro está cubierto con papelThe book is wrapped in paper
- El regalo está cuidadosamente envuelto en papel doradoThe gift is carefully wrapped in gold paper
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in a gift shop looking at items.
- MaríaEl regalo está envuelto en papel azul.The gift is wrapped in blue paper.
- Alejandro¡Qué bonito! ¿Es para tu madre?How pretty! Is it for your mother?
- MaríaSí, para ella.Yes, for her.
- AlejandroLe va a encantar.She is going to love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries envuelto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
