Spanish Conversation · Level 135
45 words
Spanish word
enfundar
Pronunciation
IPA/enfunˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verbput in its case
Example
Voy a enfundar la guitarra después del concierto.
I will put the guitar in its case after the concert.
More examples
Antes de salir, siempre enfundo el móvil en su funda.
Before going out, I always put the phone in its case.
Core concept
Placing an item into its protective cover.
Common phrases
enfundar el móvil
put the phone in its case
enfundar la guitarra
put the guitar in its case
Similar words
guardar: Stores an item in a safe place or box for safekeeping.
meter: Inserts an item into an opening or container.
forrar: Covers the outside of a box or book with paper or fabric.
envolver: Wraps an item in paper or cloth so it is enclosed.
Definition in Spanish
Colocar algo dentro de una funda, estuche o vaina para envolverlo y conservarlo.
Word origin
From Spanish en- 'into' + funda 'cover', with funda ultimately from Latin funda 'bag', giving the literal sense of putting something into a covering.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses the reflexive enfundarse to mean put on clothes or gloves, whereas enfundar normally refers to putting objects into cases or sheaths.