Wrapping in spanish
pronunciation: enbɑse part of speech: noun
wrap2 = envolver.
Example: In some cases the real question that needs to be answered may indeed turn out to be, as Winston Churchill once said of Russia, 'a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma'.more:
» be wrapped up in = estar absorto en, no pensar más que en, no pensar en otra cosa que.
Example: He had been wrapped up in a new project that was closely tied to the company's new growth.» shrink-wrap [shrinkwrap] = empaquetar al vacío en plástico, envasar al vacío en plástico.
Example: Faced with the challenge of moving large numbers of materials to a distant storage site, embrittled materials were shrink wrapped to ensure their safe transport.» shrink-wrap [shrinkwrap] = incluir licencia de uso en sobre cerrado. [Se aplica principalmente a las licencias de programas informáticos que entran en vigor en cuanto el comprador abre el sobre donde viene generalmente incluidas y cuyo contenido legal éste no conoce hasta abrilo]
Example: The author examines several court cases concerning the enforceability of software licences, details of which are shrink-wrapped into the packaging and therefore not available to the buyer at point of purchase, particularly if sale is by telephone order.» to wrap things up = para concluir.
Example: To wrap things up, Christie Koontz will present a paper titled 'Marketing Digital and Other Reference Services: First Stop, Not Last Resort!'.» unwrap = desenvolver.
Example: This article describes the difficulties involved in procuring maps and problems associated with unwrapping them.» wrap + Nombre + (a)round + Posesivo + (little) finger = tener a Alguien comiendo de la palma de + Posesivo + mano, tener a Alguien en el bolsillo, meterse a Alguien en el bolsillo, manejar a Alguien a + Posesivo + antojo, hacer con Alguien lo que Uno quiera.
Example: As for the cats, Ta-Shi will keep them wrapped around her accursed finger long enough to seal their fate.» wrap + Nombre + up = abrigar, arropar.
Example: We wrapped her up and put her on her back and she slept until 5:30 this morning.» wrap + Nombre + up (in) = envolver, liar.
Example: Finally, the type faces were inspected for defects, and the sort was wrapped up in a packet for delivery.» wrap + Nombre + up in = camuflar Algo, disfrazar Algo.
Example: Librarians must resist the temptation to wrap themselves up in the esoteric jargon of professionalism and must instead present themselves in a useful light.» wrap + Nombre + (up) in cotton wool = guardar entre algodones, proteger entre algodones, criar entre algodones.
Example: Fragile Sheridan Smith needs the support of her adoring fans, not to be wrapped up in cotton wool.» wrap + Nombre + (up) in + secrecy = guardar en secreto.
Example: But even after this tragedy, the sect had continued to function -- to this day its motivation and goals remain wrapped in secrecy.» wrap + Posesivo + head around = entender, comprender, entrar en la cabeza, caber en la cabeza.
Example: Sleuthing is like second-nature to her, and she can't possibly wrap her head around the concept of renouncing it completely.» wrap up = concluir, finalizar, acabar, dar por terminado, dar por cocluido, dar por acabado, dar por finalizado.
Example: The article is entitled 'ACRL wraps up year 1 of Academic Library Statistics Project'.» wrap up + warm = abrigarse bien.
Example: Researchers into the common cold say 'catching a chill' really does help colds develop -- and are advising to 'wrap up warm' to keep viruses at bay.wrap3 = continuar.
Example: If the width of the report exceeds the line width of your printer, the information will wrap to the next line.more:
» wrap-around = presentación circular de títulos.
Example: Note the effect of truncation and wrap-around on clarity.» wrap around = ser como una esfera, ser como un círculo.
Example: If one of them is held down long enough, the cursor will eventually be moved back to its starting position, since the screen 'wraps around'.wrapping = envoltura, envoltorio.
Example: Terms which are to be used are likely to be specified, and synonyms recognized and possibly eliminated (for example, perhaps 'packaging' is to be used rather than 'wrapping').more:
» gift wrapping paper = papel de envolver regalos.
Example: No waste: save used gift wrapping paper and reuse it next year.» shrink wrapping machine = máquina de envasar al vacío.
Example: When it comes to purchasing a shrink wrapping machine, it is important to make sure that you purchase from a reputable company.» wrapping paper = papel de envolver, papel de embalar.
Example: Eventually the solution was found in long rectangular see-through plastic containers used for storing Christmas wrapping paper.