relleno
/reh-YEH-noh/
filling
In this context, 'relleno' refers to the delicious filling inside food like this cake.
relleno(noun)
filling
?food like cake or tacos
,stuffing
?turkey or cushions
filler
?unnecessary parts of a story or video
,padding
?material used to make something look bigger or softer
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de relleno'
When you call something 'de relleno', you're saying it's just there to take up space, like a boring scene in a TV show.
⭐ Usage Tips
Food vs. Content
In a kitchen, 'relleno' is a good thing (tasty filling). In storytelling, 'relleno' is usually a bad thing (boring filler).
As an adjective, 'relleno' describes something that is stuffed, such as this plush toy.
relleno(adjective)
stuffed
?food or toys
,filled
?general objects
plump
?describing a person's build, though 'rellenito' is more common
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
Remember to change the ending to 'rellena' if you are describing a feminine word like 'una aceituna' (an olive).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Filled with' Trap
Mistake: "relleno con"
Correction: relleno de
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: relleno
Question 1 of 2
If you are eating 'berenjenas rellenas', what are you eating?
📚 More Resources
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.