plenamente
“plenamente” means “fully” in Spanish (entirely or completely).
fully
Also: completely, thoroughly
📝 In Action
Estoy plenamente de acuerdo con tu decisión.
B1I fully agree with your decision.
Él es plenamente consciente de lo que pasó.
B2He is fully aware of what happened.
Queremos que los jóvenes se desarrollen plenamente.
C1We want young people to develop to their full potential.
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Quick Quiz: plenamente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these phrases means 'to trust completely'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin word 'plenus' meaning full, combined with the suffix '-mente' which comes from the Latin word for 'mind' (mens), used in Romance languages to create adverbs of manner.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'plenamente' the same as 'totalmente'?
They are very similar! 'Totalmente' is slightly more common in everyday speech, while 'plenamente' often sounds a bit more formal or refers to reaching a maximum state of development or satisfaction.
Where does the accent go?
The main stress is on the 'MEN' syllable (ple-na-MEN-te). Note that adverbs ending in '-mente' only keep a written accent if the original adjective had one (like 'rápidamente'), and 'plena' does not.
Can I use it for physical fullness?
No. If you want to say a room is 'fully' packed, you would use 'totalmente llena.' Use 'plenamente' for concepts like agreement, awareness, or potential.