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Conjugation Chart of “Envolver” (to wrap) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Envolver”

The preterite of envolver is used to express a specific instance of wrapping something in the past, for example Envolví todos los regalos anoche (I wrapped all the presents last night). This tense emphasizes the completed action at a particular moment.

This is a regular -er verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for learning regular preterite forms.

How to Use Envolver in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of envolver indicates a completed action of wrapping or enveloping in the past.

To wrap: Describes covering or packaging something, for example Envolví el regalo con papel brillante (I wrapped the gift in shiny paper) or Envolvió el libro en papel protector (He/she wrapped the book in protective paper).

To involve/entangle: Used figuratively for becoming involved in something, for example Se envolvió en el proyecto completamente (He/she became completely involved in the project).

Real Life Examples of Envolver in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Envolví los regalos de Navidad. (I wrapped the Christmas presents.)

Envolviste el libro con papel protector. (You wrapped the book with protective paper.)

La abuela envolvió los tamales en hojas. (The grandmother wrapped the tamales in leaves.)

Envolvimos los platos en periódico. (We wrapped the plates in newspaper.)

Los trabajadores envolvieron los muebles en plástico. (The workers wrapped the furniture in plastic.)

Envolví el regalo con mucho cuidado. (I wrapped the gift very carefully.)

Envolviste la comida para llevar. (You wrapped the food to go.)

El panadero envolvió el pan caliente. (The baker wrapped the warm bread.)

Envolvimos las cajas para la mudanza. (We wrapped the boxes for moving.)

Los floristas envolvieron el ramo. (The florists wrapped the bouquet.)

Envolví el espejo en burbujas. (I wrapped the mirror in bubble wrap.)

Envolviste el cuadro para protegerlo. (You wrapped the painting to protect it.)

La madre envolvió al bebé en una manta. (The mother wrapped the baby in a blanket.)

Envolvimos los vasos frágiles. (We wrapped the fragile glasses.)

Los artesanos envolvieron las artesanías. (The craftsmen wrapped the handicrafts.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Envolver (to wrap) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.