Spanish word

pleno

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpleno/

Meaning

  • adjectivecomplete

Example

Tuvimos una victoria plena.

We had a complete victory.

Illustration for pleno (complete)

More examples

Hubo pleno acuerdo entre las partes.

There was complete agreement among the parties.

Core concept

A stadium with every seat occupied.

Common phrases

  • pleno acuerdo

    complete agreement

  • conocimiento pleno

    complete knowledge

Similar words

completo: Containing all required parts or members so the set is whole and intact.
total: Covering the whole extent or scope so every part is included.
lleno: Filled to capacity inside so there is no empty space.
absoluto: Totally unrestricted and unconditional, with no limits or exceptions.

Definition in Spanish

Que está lleno o completo en su contenido, alcance o efecto, y que se da de manera absoluta o sin reservas.

Word origin

From Latin plenus through Old Spanish, pleno acquires the idea of being full in content or scope and thus 'complete' or without reservation.

Usage tips

  • Pleno commonly appears with abstract nouns (plena confianza, pleno derecho), so expect a slightly formal tone rather than a casual synonym for 'complete'.

Other meanings

  • comprehensiveadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • plenamentecompletelyadverb
  • plenitudfullnessnoun

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