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"Mezclar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to mix", and "envolver" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to wrap". Learn more about the difference between "mezclar" and "envolver" below.
mezclar(
mehs
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klahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
mezclarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get mixed up
Los calcetines se mezclaron y no sé cuáles son míos.The socks got mixed up and I don't know which are mine.
5. (to combine)
a. to mix
Hay líquidos que no se mezclan, como el agua y el aceite.There are liquids that don't mix, like oil and water.
a. to get involved
Me pidieron que participara pero yo no quise mezclarme.They asked me to participate but I didn't want to get involved.
envolver(
ehn
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bohl
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to cover)
b. to wrap up
La enfermera envolvió la pierna herida con vendas.The nurse wrapped up the wounded leg in bandages.
a. to surround
El pericardio es una membrana que envuelve el corazón.The pericardium is a membrane that surrounds the heart.
b. to envelop (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
La noche envolvía el tren y no se veía nada por la ventanilla.The night enveloped the train and you couldn't see anything through the window.
a. to imply
La declaración del sospechoso envuelve una amenaza a las víctimas.The suspect's statement implies a threat for the victims.
a. to involve
Edwin envolvió a Lanata en algún negocio turbio.Edwin involved Lanata in some dirty business.
b. to get involved in
Carmen siempre me envuelve en sus problemas y terminamos peleándonos.Carmen always gets me involved in her problems and we end up arguing.
envolverse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to wrap oneself up
Me envolví en una manta y me quedé dormido.I wrapped myself up in a blanket and fell asleep.
a. to become involved in
Lo envolvieron en el caso por estar en el sitio equivocado a la hora equivocada.He became involved in the case by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
