No. 8,591 in Catalan
embolicar
To wrap or to entangle.
In a sentence
He d'embolicar el regal abans d'anar a la festa.
I need to wrap the gift before going to the party.
Here, 'embolicar' refers to physically wrapping an object like a gift.
Aquest assumpte està molt embolicat, necessitem més informació.
This matter is very complicated, we need more information.
In this case, 'embolicar' is used metaphorically to indicate something being complicated or confusing.
No intentis embolicar-me amb les teves excuses.
Don't try to involve me with your excuses.
Here, 'embolicar' is used to mean involving someone in a situation, particularly in a way that is unwanted or manipulative.
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