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llenos

/YEH-nohs (or LLEH-nohs)/

full

A transparent glass jar completely filled to the brim with bright red strawberries, indicating that the container is full.

This jar is lleno (full) of strawberries.

llenos(adjective)

mA1

full

?

referring to containers or spaces

,

crowded

?

referring to places or events

Also:

occupied

?

referring to seats or rooms

📝 In Action

Los estantes estaban llenos de libros viejos.

A1

The shelves were full of old books.

Todos los autobuses están llenos a esta hora de la mañana.

A2

All the buses are crowded at this time of the morning.

Nuestros días han estado llenos de reuniones importantes.

B1

Our days have been full of important meetings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • repletos (packed)
  • colmados (brimming)

Antonyms

  • vacíos (empty)
  • libres (free (unoccupied))

Common Collocations

  • llenos hasta el borde – full to the brim
  • llenos de gente – full of people/crowded

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'llenos' ends in -os, it describes multiple masculine things. Remember to use 'llenas' for multiple feminine things (e.g., 'las cajas llenas').

Using 'Estar'

We usually use the verb 'estar' (to be) with 'llenos' because it describes a temporary state or condition: 'Los vasos están llenos' (The glasses are full).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: "Los vasos son llenos."

Correction: Los vasos están llenos. Being full is a state that can change, so we use 'estar', not 'ser'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Preposition 'De'

To say what something is full of, always use the preposition 'de' (of): 'Los cajones están llenos de ropa' (The drawers are full of clothes).

A simple character with a huge, beaming smile and arms raised high, clearly expressing overwhelming joy and happiness.

The character's heart is lleno (filled) with joy.

llenos(adjective)

mB1

filled with

?

emotion or abstract quality

,

packed with

?

details or information

Also:

rich in

?

meaning or quality

📝 In Action

Sus discursos siempre están llenos de pasión y esperanza.

B1

Their speeches are always filled with passion and hope.

Los reportes estaban llenos de detalles que nadie leyó.

B2

The reports were packed with details that nobody read.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cargados (loaded)
  • saturados (saturated)

Common Collocations

  • llenos de significado – full of meaning
  • llenos de energía – full of energy

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar llenos de vida – to be full of life/lively

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

This meaning extends the idea of physical fullness to abstract things. We use it exactly the same way (with 'estar' and 'de') as when talking about physical objects.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: llenos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'llenos'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'llenos' a verb or an adjective?

'Llenos' is primarily used as an adjective meaning 'full' (masculine plural). It is also the past participle of the verb 'llenar' (to fill), but when you use it in sentences like 'están llenos,' it functions as an adjective.

How do I know whether to use 'llenos' or 'llenas'?

You must match the word to the gender and quantity of the thing you are describing. If you are talking about multiple masculine items (like 'libros' or 'días'), use 'llenos'. If you are talking about multiple feminine items (like 'botellas' or 'mesas'), use 'llenas'.