Kilo Lingo

/embolˈbeɾ/

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Translation

to wrap

Word origin

From Latin involvere ('to roll into, wrap up'), from in ('in') plus volvere ('to roll'). The same volvere gives English 'involve' and 'revolve'.

Origin
Latin
Root
involvere
English cognates
involve, revolve

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (o to ue stem change)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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I am going to wrap the present in coloured paper.

¿ ?

Can you wrap this up for me to take away?

niebla .

The fog seemed to wrap around the whole mountain.

Envuelve seque.

Wrap the bread well so it does not dry out.

arrugar .

I do not know how to wrap parcels without creasing the paper.

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This word is part of lesson 75.