What does lleno in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word lleno in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use lleno in Spanish.

The word lleno in Spanish means full, covered, full, full, plump, chubby, sell out, sellout, fill, fill, fill, be full, fill up, fill, hit it right, fully, full on, spot on, square on, full of love, loving, anxiously, nerve-rackingly, full of confidence, high on confidence, deep in debt, overjoyed, emotional, full of mistakes, soulful, touching, moving, immerse yourself, full tank, glass half full. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word lleno

full

adjetivo (con todo lo que cabe)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
No pongas más líquido que el recipiente, ya está lleno.
Don't put more liquid in the container; it's full already.

covered

adjetivo (tapado, cargado de algo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tiene los pantalones llenos de pelos de su perro.
Her trousers are covered in her dog's hair.

full

adjetivo (saciado, satisfecho)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Estoy lleno, he comido demasiado.
I'm full; I've eaten too much.

full

adjetivo (lugar repleto de personas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El local estaba lleno y no nos dejaron entrar.
The place was full and they wouldn't let us in.

plump, chubby

adjetivo (persona algo gorda)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tiene un novio lleno pero muy buena gente.
She has a chubby boyfriend but he's really nice.

sell out, sellout

nombre masculino (localidades ocupadas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El lleno de la discoteca me tenía desesperada, me fui más rápido de lo esperado.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The opening night at the theater was a sellout.

fill

verbo transitivo (ocupar completamente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La banda logró llenar el estadio. Llena esta jarra de agua, por favor.
The band filled the stadium.

fill

(atestar con algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Marina está furiosa porque su esposo llenó la casa de cachivaches.
Marina is furious because her husband has filled the house with junk.

fill

(sentimiento fuerte: invadir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El aumento de sueldo llenó a Luis de alegría.
His pay raise filled Luis with happiness.

be full

verbo pronominal (hartarse, saciarse) (state of being)

No pararon de comer y beber hasta que se llenaron.
They didn't stop eating and drinking until they were full.

fill up

verbo pronominal (ocuparse por completo)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
La olla se llenó: ya no puedes ponerle más carne. El estadio se llenó de aficionados al fútbol.
The stadium filled up with football fans.

fill

verbo transitivo (tiempo: ocupar, gastar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Llena todo su tiempo libre trabajando en el jardín.
He fills all his free time working in the garden.

hit it right

locución verbal (acertar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tiró la bola y le dio de lleno justo en el centro.
He threw the ball and hit it right in the center.

fully

locución adverbial (por completo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Los jóvenes se dedican de lleno al estudio.
The youngsters are fully into their studies.

full on, spot on, square on

locución adverbial (con exactitud)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El cañonazo golpeó el mástil de lleno.

full of love, loving

locución adjetiva (afectuoso, amoroso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es una mujer llena de amor; es muy cariñosa.
She's a loving woman; she's very caring.

anxiously, nerve-rackingly

locución adjetiva (angustiado)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Esperaba lleno de ansiedad a que su mujer saliese del quirófano.
He was anxiously waiting for his wife to come out of the operating room.

full of confidence, high on confidence

locución adjetiva (confiado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Salió del examen lleno de confianza, sabe que lo hizo bien.
He left the exam full of confidence; he knows he did well.

deep in debt

locución adjetiva (endeudado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Está lleno de deudas, ningún banco le concederá un crédito.
He's deep in debt; no bank will give him credit.

overjoyed

locución adjetiva (muy feliz)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Está lleno de dicha por el nacimiento de su hijo.
He's overjoyed with the birth of his son.

emotional

locución adjetiva (interesante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Fue un viaje lleno de emociones.
It was an emotional trip.

full of mistakes

locución adjetiva (incorrecto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Este ensayo está lleno de errores, tendrás que repetirlo.
This essay is full of mistakes; you'll have to do it over.

soulful, touching, moving

locución adjetiva (emoción)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Su discurso durante el funeral de su amigo estaba lleno de sentimiento.
His speech during his friend's funeral was soulful.

immerse yourself

locución verbal (involucrarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Se metió de lleno en el negocio de la hostelería.
He immersed himself in the hospitality business.

full tank

nombre masculino (completo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es mejor salir de viaje con el tanque lleno de gasolina.
It's better to leave on a trip with a full tank of gas.

glass half full

expresión (denota optimismo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Busca el lado positivo de las cosas; ve el vaso medio lleno, no medio vacío.
Look on the positive side of things; see the glass half full, not empty.

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