Confusing SER and ESTAR

"Llena" is the feminine form. Always make sure the ending matches the noun you are describing: use "llena" for feminine nouns (like *mesa*, *botella*) and "lleno" for masculine nouns (like *vaso*, *plato*).

Adjective Agreement Rule

To say something is 'full of' something else, use the structure: 'estar lleno/a de' + noun. (e.g., 'La calle está llena de gente'—The street is full of people).

Filling Something UP

Extremely common word used constantly to describe the state of something being at capacity.

Using 'Llenar' instead of 'Rellenar'

This is a very common, regular verb. Once you learn the pattern for *llenar*, you can use the same endings for hundreds of other verbs like *hablar* or *cantar*.

Regular -AR Verb

The 'llena' form is the simple, direct way to tell a friend (tú) to fill something up: '¡Llena esto!'

The Simple Command

A core action verb that means 'to make something full.'

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'llena,' covering its use as the feminine adjective 'full' and the verb form 'fills' or the command 'fill,' derived from the regular -ar verb 'llenar.'

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations