adjective/verb (past participle)
embrulhado, envolvido em fitas/panos
1. wrapped snugly in cloth or blankets, typically referring to infants
The newborn was swaddled in soft blankets.
O recém-nascido estava embrulhado em cobertores macios.
2. covered or wrapped tightly in layers of fabric or material
The furniture was swaddled in plastic for protection during the move.
Os móveis foram envolvidos em plástico para proteção durante a mudança.
3. dressed or clothed heavily or restrictively
She was swaddled in winter coats and scarves.
Ela estava envolvida em casacos de inverno e lenços.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, swaddling is a traditional infant care practice believed to comfort newborns and improve sleep. The term is also used metaphorically in both cultures to describe being heavily covered or protected, often in a comfort-related context.
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