pleno
“pleno” means “full” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
full
Also: complete, total
📝 In Action
Tengo plena confianza en tu capacidad.
B1I have full confidence in your ability.
Fue un éxito pleno para todo el equipo.
B1It was a total success for the whole team.
in the middle of
Also: at the height of
📝 In Action
El coche se rompió en pleno centro de la ciudad.
B2The car broke down right in the middle of the city center.
Estábamos durmiendo en pleno día.
B2We were sleeping in broad daylight.
Sucedió en pleno invierno.
B2It happened in the middle of winter.
plenary session
Also: assembly
📝 In Action
El pleno del ayuntamiento se reunirá mañana.
B2The full city council meeting will take place tomorrow.
strike
Also: clean sweep
📝 In Action
Hizo un pleno en los bolos.
C1He got a strike in bowling.
¡Pleno! Acerté todas las preguntas del examen.
C1Perfect! I got every question on the exam right.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "pleno" in Spanish:
assembly→clean sweep→complete→full→plenary session→strike→total→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pleno
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase would you use to say it's the middle of the day?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'plenus', which means 'full' or 'clogged'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'lleno' and 'pleno'?
'Lleno' is usually physical (a full glass of water), while 'pleno' is usually abstract or emphatic (full confidence, in the middle of the street).
Does 'pleno' always go before the noun?
Not always, but in the phrase 'en pleno [noun]' (meaning 'in the middle of'), it always comes before the noun.