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envolta

Envolta is a Portuguese term that functions as the feminine singular form of the adjective envolto, formed from the verb envolver. It denotes something that is wrapped, enveloped, or enclosed. In common usage, envolta is used to describe objects or environments that are covered or surrounded by another substance or by ambiance. Examples include: “A embalagem está envolta em celofane” and “A figura está envolta em sombras.” In literary and poetic contexts, envolta can convey a sense of being surrounded by circumstances, feelings, or mist.

Etymology: Envolta derives from the verb envolver, which in turn comes from Latin involvere (to roll in),

Usage notes: Envolta is primarily descriptive and predicative. As a noun, the term is rare; writers typically

See also: envolver, envolto, envoltura, embalagem.

with
the
Portuguese
form
harmonizing
with
gender
and
number
through
the
suffix
-a
for
feminine.
The
masculine
counterpart
is
envolto.
prefer
envoltura
or
embalagem
to
name
a
wrapper
or
cover.
The
word
is
used
in
both
Brazilian
and
European
Portuguese
with
the
same
spelling
and
generally
consistent
meaning.