The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Envolver is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Envuelve el regalo con cuidado. (Wrap the gift carefully.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘o’ in the stem changes to ‘ue’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Envolver (to wrap) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Envolver generally means to wrap or cover something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To wrap or cover: For example, Envuelve el regalo con papel de colores. (Wrap the gift with colored paper.)

To involve or include: For example, Envolved a todos en el proyecto. (Involve everyone in the project.)

To confuse or deceive (colloquial): For example, No me envuelvas con tus mentiras. (Don’t confuse me with your lies.)

To roll up (colloquial): For example, Envuelve ese porro y pásalo. (Roll up that joint and pass it around.)

To surround or engulf (idiomatic): For example, Envolved al enemigo y no dejen que escape. (Surround the enemy and don’t let them escape.)

Examples

Examples of Envolver in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Por favor, envuelve los regalos con papel de colores. (Please wrap the gifts with colored paper.)

Mamá, envuelve bien el sándwich para que no se seque. (Mom, wrap the sandwich well so it doesn’t dry out.)

Envolvamos los libros con plástico para protegerlos de la lluvia. (Let’s wrap the books in plastic to protect them from the rain.)

Señor, envuelva la mercancía con cuidado para evitar daños. (Sir, wrap the merchandise carefully to avoid damage.)

Antes de salir de viaje, envuelvan los souvenirs con burbujas para que no se rompan. (Before leaving on your trip, wrap the souvenirs with bubble wrap so they don’t break.)

En la fiesta, envuelve los regalos con papel brillante para que se vean más atractivos. (At the party, wrap the gifts with shiny paper to make them look more attractive.)

Para mantener fresca la comida, envuélvela con papel aluminio o plástico. (To keep the food fresh, wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic.)

Antes de guardar la ropa de invierno, envuélvela en bolsas para protegerla de las polillas. (Before storing winter clothes, wrap them in bags to protect them from moths.)

En la oficina, envuelvan los documentos confidenciales en sobres sellados para mantener la privacidad. (At the office, wrap confidential documents in sealed envelopes to maintain privacy.)

Para evitar que se oxide, envuelve la herramienta con un trapo seco después de usarla. (To prevent it from rusting, wrap the tool with a dry cloth after using it.)

Cuando vayas de camping, envuelve la comida en bolsas herméticas para mantenerla fresca. (When you go camping, wrap the food in airtight bags to keep it fresh.)

En la mudanza, envolvamos los muebles con mantas para evitar rayones. (During the move, let’s wrap the furniture with blankets to avoid scratches.)

Para proteger tus pertenencias de la lluvia, envuélvelas en una bolsa plástica. (To protect your belongings from the rain, wrap them in a plastic bag.)

Antes de empacar tus maletas, envuelve los objetos frágiles con burbujas o papel para que no se rompan. (Before packing your suitcases, wrap fragile items with bubble wrap or paper so they don’t break.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Envolver (to wrap) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.