plena
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📝 In Action
La junta directiva tiene plena autoridad para decidir.
B1The board of directors has complete authority to decide.
Estábamos en plena calle cuando empezó a llover.
A2We were right in the middle of the street when it started raining.
Ella vive en plena felicidad desde que se mudó.
B2She lives in total happiness since she moved.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
As an adjective, 'plena' must match the feminine noun it describes, such as 'confianza' (confidence) or 'luna' (moon). For masculine nouns, use 'pleno'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Tengo pleno satisfacción."
Correction: Tengo plena satisfacción. ('Satisfacción' is feminine, so it needs 'plena'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'En Plena'
The phrase 'en plena' is a very common way to emphasize that something is happening right at the peak or center of an event, time, or place (e.g., 'en plena crisis').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: plena
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'plena' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'plena' instead of 'completa'?
While both mean 'complete,' 'plena' is often used for abstract ideas like 'plena autoridad' (complete authority) or to describe something occurring at its maximum point, like 'en plena luz del día' (in broad daylight). 'Completa' is used more often for physical things, like 'una lista completa' (a complete list).