rellenar
“rellenar” means “to fill out” in Spanish (documents or forms).
to fill out, to fill / refill
Also: to stuff
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Por favor, rellene este formulario con sus datos.
A2Please, fill out this form with your information.
Tengo que rellenar la botella de agua antes de salir.
A1I have to refill the water bottle before leaving.
Vamos a rellenar los pimientos con arroz y carne.
B1We are going to stuff the peppers with rice and meat.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish prefix 're-' (indicating repetition or completion) combined with the verb 'llenar' (to fill), which comes from the Latin 'plenare'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'llenar' and 'rellenar'?
'Llenar' is 'to fill' in a general sense (fill a glass). 'Rellenar' usually implies filling a specific gap, refilling something that was empty, or completing a form.
Is 'rellenar' only for physical objects?
No, it is very commonly used for digital and paper documents (filling out information).
How do I say 'stuffed peppers'?
You say 'pimientos rellenos'. Here, 'rellenos' acts as an adjective describing the peppers.