No. 5,016 in Spanish
envuelto
"Envuelto" means "wrapped" or "covered" in English.
In a sentence
El regalo está envuelto en papel brillante.
The gift is wrapped in shiny paper.
Here, 'envuelto' is used to describe something that has been physically covered or wrapped in an object, emphasizing the result of the action.
Estaba envuelto en sus pensamientos y no escuchó el timbre.
He was immersed in his thoughts and did not hear the doorbell.
In this sentence, 'envuelto' metaphorically describes being occupied or deeply engaged in something abstract, like thoughts.
El proyecto está envuelto en controversias y debates.
The project is surrounded by controversies and debates.
Here, 'envuelto' indicates being surrounded by or involved in situations or contexts, emphasizing an association with external conditions.
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