This is the 11231st most frequent Spanish word.
enredar
To tangle, complicate, or meddle.
In this sentence, 'enredar' is used to describe the action of tangling or intertwining something, in this case, the ball of yarn.
El gato comenzó a enredar el ovillo de lana.
The cat started tangling the ball of yarn.
Here, 'enredar' is used metaphorically to signify becoming involved or entangled in situations, particularly complex or unnecessary ones.
No quiero enredarme en discusiones sin sentido.
I don't want to get involved in meaningless arguments.
This time, 'enredar' is used to describe the action of confusing or perplexing someone through complexity.