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envolvem-se

[ẽ.vɔɫ.vẽ̃.sə]
verb
they get involved; they wrap themselves; they become entangled
1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'envolver' - to become involved or engaged in something
They get involved in community projects.
Envolvem-se em projetos comunitários.
2. To wrap or cover oneself with something
They wrap themselves in blankets.
Envolvem-se em cobertores.
3. To become entangled or caught up in a situation
They become entangled in complicated matters.
Envolvem-se em questões complicadas.
Synonyms
implicam-separticipamenroscam-seempenham-se
Antonyms
desenvovem-seafastam-sedesvencilham-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envolvem-se
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
envolvem-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

envolver-se em brigas - get into fights
envolver-se em romance - get involved in a romance
envolver-se profundamente - become deeply involved
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