embalar — meaning in English

English meaning

• cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
• lull noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
• rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
• wrap verb To cover something completely by folding material around it.

Senses

embalar is used for these senses in English:

• cuddle (transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
• lull (transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
• rock (transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
• wrap (transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
• wrap up (transitive, and, intransitive) To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it.

cuddle — full definition

1. verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
2. noun An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.

lull — full definition

1. noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
2. verb To calm someone, or ease them into a false sense of security.

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