What does avvolgere in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word avvolgere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use avvolgere in Italian.
The word avvolgere in Italian means roll up, envelop, cover, wrap yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word avvolgere
roll upverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (attorcigliare) (phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.") Avvolgi il cavo prima di riporlo nella cassetta degli attrezzi. Wind up the cable before putting it back in the tool box. |
envelop, coververbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (ricoprire, cingere) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") L'abito avvolgeva la donna evidenziandone il punto vita. The dress enveloped the woman and brought attention to her waist. |
wrap yourselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (arrotolarsi) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") Sandra si avvolse nello scialle e si rannicchiò sulla poltrona. Sandra wrapped herself in the shawl and curled up in the arm chair. |
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