What is the Spanish word for "engulf"?

Learn how to say "engulf" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

engulf

Spanish

envolver

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Alternative translations of "engulf"

devorar
engullir
sumergir
absorber

Examples of how to use "engulf" in Spanish

English
Flames will engulf the entire building.
Spanish
Las llamas envolverán todo el edificio.
English
The fire engulfs the old barn quickly.
Spanish
El fuego envuelve rápidamente el viejo granero.
English
Huge waves engulfed the small fishing boat.
Spanish
Las olas enormes engulleron la pequeña embarcación de pesca.
English
Smoke is engulfing the entire kitchen now.
Spanish
El humo está envolviendo toda la cocina ahora.
English
Darkness has engulfed the quiet town.
Spanish
La oscuridad ha envuelto la tranquila ciudad.

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