Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
relleno
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈʝeno/
Meaning
- masculine nounfilling
Example
¿Cuál es el relleno de esta empanada?
What is the filling of this empanada?
More examples
En la feria probé una empanada cuyo relleno era de verduras.
At the fair I tried an empanada with vegetable filling.
Core concept
Edible interior of a pastry or dumpling.
Common phrases
relleno de crema
cream filling
relleno de verduras
vegetable filling
relleno de jamón
ham filling
Similar words
contenido: The contents held inside something, such as a box, bottle, or food item.
ingrediente: One component combined with others to make a dish.
Definition in Spanish
Denota el contenido interior, sobre todo la parte comestible que se pone dentro de empanadas, pasteles u otros productos.
Word origin
From the verb rellenar (re- + llenar), with llenar from Latin plenus/plenāre meaning full, so relleno names the part that fills an item.
Usage tips
- When ordering, speakers often ask '¿Qué lleva?' or '¿Qué contiene?' to find out what a pastry is filled with.