envoltas

Envoltas is a term in Portuguese that mainly functions as the feminine plural form of the adjective derived from the verb envolver, meaning wrapped or enveloped. It is used to describe objects or scenes that have been wrapped, covered, or encircled. The related masculine singular form is envolto, the feminine singular is envolta, and the masculine plural is envoltos; the feminine plural is envoltas.

Etymology and forms: The word comes from envolver, which in turn derives from Latin envolvere. In practice, envoltas appears in phrases such as caixas envoltas em papel colorido, indicating packaging. In figurative use, it can describe situations that wrap people or events in complexity or mystery.

Usage: In writing, envoltas may be used in journalism or literature to evoke physical wrapping or metaphorical concealment. The form is not a standalone noun in standard usage; rather, it functions as an adjective agreeing with a feminine plural noun.

Cultural notes: Envoltas has occasionally appeared as a title or name in art and culture without implying a specific, widely recognized entity; when used as a proper noun, it should be treated as a name.

See also: envolver, envolto, envolvimento, envoltório.