Spanish word

envoltorio

Pronunciation

IPA/embolˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwrapper

Example

Tira el envoltorio a la basura.

Throw the wrapper in the trash.

Illustration for envoltorio (wrapper)

More examples

¿Quieres conservar el envoltorio para reciclarlo?

Do you want to keep the wrapper to recycle it?

Core concept

Protective outer covering around an item.

Common phrases

  • envoltorio de caramelo

    candy wrapper

  • envoltorio reciclable

    recyclable packaging

  • envoltorio individual

    individual packaging

Similar words

envoltura: Thin outer covering visible after wrapping, often decorative or lightweight.
paquete: Boxed or bundled set of items wrapped together for transport or sale.
envase: Rigid or sealed container used to hold food or drinks.
bolsa: Flexible bag for carrying or storing items, usually made of fabric or plastic.

Definition in Spanish

Producto o material que resulta de envolver algo y sirve para protegerlo, presentarlo o conservarlo.

Word origin

From Spanish envolver (to wrap), ultimately from Latin involvere 'to roll up', plus the noun-forming suffix -torio to denote the object produced by wrapping.

Usage tips

  • To unwrap is expressed by desenvolver, not desarrollar, and envolver or envoltorio refers to the wrapping left on the outside.

Other meanings

  • packagingnoun
  • wrappingnoun

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