Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
lleno
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʝeno/
Meaning
- adjectivefull
Example
La botella está llena.
The bottle is full.
More examples
El autobús está lleno de gente.
The bus is full of people.
Core concept
A stadium with every seat occupied.
Common phrases
estar lleno
be full
lleno de gente
full of people
Similar words
repleto: Space or container thoroughly filled with contents, leaving little empty room.
abarrotado: Shop or room packed tightly with goods or people, leaving barely any space to move.
atestado: Vehicle or place filled with many people, often reaching passenger capacity.
atiborrado: Container crammed with items until there is no spare space left.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que un recipiente, lugar o persona no admite más porque está completamente ocupado o satisfecho.
Word origin
Derived from Latin plēnus 'full', with Latin pl- changing to Spanish ll- and corresponding to the verb llenar.
Usage tips
- When saying what fills something, use lleno de + noun (la caja está llena de libros), and for people use estoy lleno to say one is physically satiated.