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“Envolver” (to wrap) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Envolver”

The Imperfect Tense of envolver is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Ella envolvía los regalos con mucho cuidado. (She used to wrap the gifts very carefully.)

Envolver is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Envolver in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of envolver is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

To wrap or cover something: Por ejemplo, Ella envolvía los regalos con papel de colores. (She was wrapping the gifts with colored paper.)

To involve or include someone: Por ejemplo, El proyecto nos envolvía a todos los miembros del equipo. (The project involved all members of the team.)

To surround or envelop: Por ejemplo, Una niebla espesa envolvía la ciudad por la mañana. (A thick fog enveloped the city in the morning.)

To complicate or make something confusing (colloquial): Por ejemplo, No me envolvás con tus explicaciones complicadas. (Don’t confuse me with your complicated explanations.)

Real Life Examples of Envolver in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, mi abuela envolvía los regalos de Navidad con mucho cuidado. (When I was a child, my grandmother carefully wrapped the Christmas gifts.)

El equipo de producción envolvía los cables con cinta aislante para mantenerlos organizados. (The production team bundled the cables with insulating tape to keep them organized.)

La enfermera envolvía la herida con una venda estéril para evitar infecciones. (The nurse wrapped the wound with a sterile bandage to prevent infections.)

Antes de salir de viaje, envolvía mis pertenencias frágiles con burbujas de plástico. (Before going on a trip, I wrapped my fragile belongings in bubble wrap.)

En la panadería, envolvían los panes recién horneados en papel para mantenerlos frescos. (At the bakery, they wrapped the freshly baked bread in paper to keep it fresh.)

Mi mamá envolvía los sándwiches en papel aluminio para llevarlos al trabajo. (My mom wrapped the sandwiches in aluminum foil to take them to work.)

El vendedor envolvía los regalos con un lazo elegante para darles un toque especial. (The salesperson wrapped the gifts with an elegant ribbon to give them a special touch.)

Cuando hacía frío, envolvía una bufanda alrededor de mi cuello para mantenerme abrigado. (When it was cold, I wrapped a scarf around my neck to keep warm.)

La abuela envolvía las empanadas en una servilleta para que no se enfriaran. (Grandma wrapped the empanadas in a napkin so they wouldn’t get cold.)

El jardinero envolvía las plantas delicadas con una manta durante las heladas. (The gardener wrapped the delicate plants with a blanket during the frosts.)

Antes de mudarnos, envolvíamos los muebles con plástico para protegerlos. (Before moving, we wrapped the furniture in plastic to protect it.)

En la fiesta, envolvían los regalos con papel de colores brillantes para que se vieran más atractivos. (At the party, they wrapped the gifts in bright colored paper to make them look more attractive.)

Cuando envolvía los libros con papel craft, trataba de no dañar las portadas. (When I wrapped the books in craft paper, I tried not to damage the covers.)

La mamá envolvía a su bebé con una manta suave para mantenerlo caliente y cómodo. (The mom wrapped her baby in a soft blanket to keep them warm and comfortable.)

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

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.