/embolˈbeɾ/
#3713 of 5,000 Core 5000
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
.
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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