entera
“entera” means “whole” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
whole, entire
Also: full, full-fat
📝 In Action
Comí la pizza entera y ahora me duele el estómago.
A1I ate the whole pizza, and now my stomach hurts.
La familia entera asistió a la boda.
A2The entire family attended the wedding.
Para esta receta solo usamos leche entera.
A2For this recipe, we only use whole (full-fat) milk.
whole milk
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En el supermercado pedí una entera, no una desnatada.
B1At the supermarket, I asked for a whole milk, not a skim milk.
¿Prefieres la entera o la semi?
B1Do you prefer whole (milk) or semi-skimmed?
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Quick Quiz: entera
Question 1 of 2
Which English word is the best translation for 'entera' in the sentence: 'La noche entera no pude dormir.'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *integer*, meaning 'untouched,' 'whole,' or 'complete.' This root is also the source of the English word 'integer' (a whole number).
First recorded: 13th century (as 'entero')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'entera' versus 'entero'?
'Entera' is the feminine form, used only when describing feminine nouns (like 'casa' or 'manzana'). 'Entero' is the masculine form, used for masculine nouns (like 'día' or 'libro'). They both mean 'whole' or 'entire'.
Can 'entera' be used figuratively?
Yes. Sometimes you might hear 'una persona entera' to describe a person (usually a woman) who is honest, upright, or complete in character, meaning she is fully dedicated to her principles.