Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
llenar
Pronunciation
IPA/ʝeˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfill
Example
¿Puedes llenar el vaso?
Can you fill the glass?
More examples
Tengo que llenar este formulario antes de la cita.
I have to fill out this form before the appointment.
Core concept
A glass full to the brim.
Common phrases
llenar el vaso
fill the glass
llenar un formulario
fill out a form
llenar la botella
fill the bottle
Similar words
rellenar: Adds material to a partly empty container or gap to top it up to capacity.
echar: Pours liquid, powder, or small items into a container, emphasizing the pouring act.
completar: Adds missing parts or steps to an unfinished thing to bring it to completion.
Definition in Spanish
Colmar o cubrir una necesidad o un espacio hasta que no falte nada.
Word origin
It comes from Latin plenus 'full' via the verb plenare 'to make full', with initial pl evolving to ll in Spanish to form llenar.
Usage tips
- When something becomes full without an agent, Spanish uses llenarse or the reflexive passive, as in el vaso se llenó.