completo
/kohm-PLEH-toh/
complete
The train set is completo (complete) because it has all its parts connected.
completo(Adjective)
complete
?having all parts
entire
?the whole extent
,full
?whole and undivided
📝 In Action
Necesito el juego de herramientas completo.
A1I need the complete set of tools.
Mi día de trabajo es a tiempo completo.
A2My workday is full-time.
La película dura dos horas completas.
A2The movie lasts two whole hours.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
Since 'completo' is an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes. For a feminine plural noun like 'las mesas,' use 'completas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Time
Mistake: "Trabajo tiempo completo."
Correction: Trabajo a tiempo completo. (Always use 'a' when saying 'full-time' in Spanish.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Wholeness
Use 'completo' when you want to emphasize that absolutely nothing is missing from a set, series, or experience.
The basket is completo (full) because it is at maximum capacity.
completo(Adjective)
full
?at maximum capacity (e.g., hotel, theater)
booked up
?schedule or reservation list
,sold out
?tickets or event
📝 In Action
El hotel está completo hasta el próximo lunes.
A2The hotel is full until next Monday.
Llegamos tarde; la sala de conciertos ya estaba completa.
B1We arrived late; the concert hall was already full.
💡 Grammar Points
Capacity vs. Contents
Use 'completo' specifically when a space or event cannot hold any more people or spots. If you mean something is physically filled with stuff (like a stomach or a glass), use 'lleno'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Warning Signs
You will often hear 'completo' used by service workers (hotels, theaters) to indicate that they have no space left for new customers.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: completo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence is grammatically correct and means 'The book is complete'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'completo' instead of 'lleno'?
Use 'completo' when you mean something has reached its limit of parts or capacity (e.g., a complete puzzle, a fully booked cinema). Use 'lleno' when something is physically filled with contents (e.g., a bowl full of soup, a trash can full of garbage).