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envolver

to wrap

verb en-bol-BEHR Rare

Also means

to involve

Usage Note

Envolver is an irregular verb that follows the pattern of volver: the stem vowel changes to a diphthong (envuelvo, envuelves). The past participle envuelto is irregular. The reflexive envolverse en means 'to become involved in' a situation or affair.

Examples

"Envolvió el regalo con papel de colores."

Natural Translation

She wrapped the gift in coloured paper.

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