incrustar
“incrustar” means “to embed” in Spanish (to fix something firmly into a surface).
to embed, to inlayAlso: to encrust, to insert
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El joyero va a incrustar un diamante en el anillo de oro.
B1The jeweler is going to set a diamond into the gold ring.
Tienes que copiar el código para incrustar el video en tu blog.
B2You have to copy the code to embed the video on your blog.
La bala se incrustó en la pared de madera.
C1The bullet got lodged in the wooden wall.
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If you want to put a YouTube video onto your personal website, which verb would you use?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'incrustare', which means to cover with a crust or a layer (from 'in-' + 'crusta' meaning crust).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'incrustar' only for art?
No, while it started in art (like jewelry or wood inlaying), it is now very common in technology (embedding code) and medicine (objects lodged in the body).
How do I say 'embedded' as an adjective?
You use 'incrustado' (masculine) or 'incrustada' (feminine). For example: 'un diamante incrustado'.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs in Spanish, making it very easy to conjugate.