Full in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'full' is 'lleno', pronounced YEH-noh (IPA: /ˈʝeno/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: llenos).
Pronunciation: YEH-noh
| Spanish | lleno |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | YEH-noh · /ˈʝeno/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | llenos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'lleno'
- El estadio está lleno; no quedan entradas.
The stadium is full; there are no tickets left. - No, gracias; estoy lleno.
No, thank you; I'm full. - La botella está llena de agua.
The bottle is full of water. - Las calles están llenas de gente hoy.
The streets are full of people today.
Common Phrases with 'lleno'
- luna llena
full moon - lleno de vida
full of life
How to Use 'lleno'
Almost always used with estar, since fullness is a state: está lleno. Lleno de = full of. 'Estoy lleno' after a meal means 'I'm full' — saying 'estoy completo' sounds odd in most places.
Regional note: In some Latin American countries, 'estoy satisfecho' is considered the polite way to decline more food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Full' in Spanish is 'lleno', pronounced YEH-noh.
It is spelled l-l-e-n-o.
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