plenitud
“plenitud” means “fullness” in Spanish (referring to a feeling of completeness).
fullness, peak
Also: prime, wholeness
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A los 40 años, se sentía en la plenitud de su vida profesional.
B2At 40 years old, he felt in the prime of his professional life.
La luna brillaba en toda su plenitud sobre el océano.
B1The moon was shining in all its fullness over the ocean.
Alcanzó la plenitud espiritual tras años de meditación.
C1She reached spiritual wholeness after years of meditation.
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Which of these would best describe a person 'en su plenitud'?
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From the Latin word 'plenitudo', which comes from 'plenus' (meaning full). It shares the same ancestor as the English word 'plenty'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'plenitud' to say I am full after eating?
No. In Spanish, you would say 'estoy lleno'. 'Plenitud' is used for more abstract concepts like 'life', 'happiness', or 'nature'.
Is 'plenitud' a common word in daily conversation?
It is less common in casual street talk and more common in writing, books, or when talking about deep feelings and life stages.
What is the difference between 'pleno' and 'plenitud'?
'Pleno' is an adjective (a describing word) meaning 'full' or 'complete', while 'plenitud' is the noun (the thing) meaning 'fullness'.