relleno
“relleno” means “filling” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
filling, stuffing
Also: filler, padding
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El relleno de este pastel es de chocolate amargo.
A1The filling of this cake is dark chocolate.
No me gustó la película, tenía mucho relleno.
B1I didn't like the movie; it had a lot of filler (unnecessary scenes).
Esta almohada necesita más relleno.
A2This pillow needs more stuffing.
stuffed, filled
Also: plump
📝 In Action
Comimos pimientos rellenos de arroz.
A2We ate peppers stuffed with rice.
Tengo un oso de peluche relleno de algodón.
A1I have a teddy bear stuffed with cotton.
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Quick Quiz: relleno
Question 1 of 2
If you are eating 'berenjenas rellenas', what are you eating?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the prefix 're-' (meaning again or completely) and 'lleno' (full), from the Latin word 'plenus'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'lleno' and 'relleno'?
'Lleno' just means 'full' (like a glass of water). 'Relleno' implies that something was intentionally stuffed or filled with a specific material or substance.
Can 'relleno' be a verb?
Not exactly. 'Relleno' is a noun or an adjective. The verb 'to fill' is 'rellenar'. However, 'yo relleno' is the 'I' form of the verb 'rellenar' in the present tense.