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How to Say "i fill" in Spanish

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lleno

yeh-nohˈʝeno

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Use 'lleno' when you are performing the action of filling a container or space with something.
A close-up of a person's hand holding a pitcher and pouring clear blue water into a tall, empty glass cup.

Examples

Yo lleno la botella de agua antes de salir.

I fill the water bottle before leaving.

Si me das el formulario, lo lleno ahora mismo.

If you give me the form, I'll fill it out right now.

This is from 'Llenar'

'Lleno' is the present-tense 'I' form of the verb 'llenar' (to fill). So, 'yo lleno' means 'I fill'.

Verb vs. Adjective

Mistake: “Yo estoy lleno el vaso. (Mixing 'I am full' with 'fill the glass')”

Correction: Yo lleno el vaso (I fill the glass) OR El vaso está lleno (The glass is full). Remember, one is an action you do, the other describes how something is.

ocupo

oh-KOO-pohoˈku.po

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Use 'ocupo' when you are talking about filling up a space or occupying a position, often implying taking up a lot of room.
A small blue cartoon bird sitting squarely and comfortably inside a large, round woven brown nest, clearly occupying the entire space.

Examples

Ocupo mucho espacio en mi escritorio con estos libros.

I occupy a lot of space on my desk with these books.

Yo ocupo la posición de gerente aquí.

I hold the position of manager here.

Regular -AR Verb

The verb 'ocupar' is very predictable. Its endings follow the standard pattern for all verbs that end in -ar.

colmo

KOHL-mohˈkolmo

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Use 'colmo' specifically when you are filling something to its absolute limit or to the brim, implying an excess.
A glass of orange juice being filled so high that the liquid forms a curved dome at the very top without spilling.

Examples

Siempre colmo mi café con mucha azúcar.

I always fill my coffee to the brim with lots of sugar.

Te colmo de regalos porque te quiero.

I shower you with gifts because I love you.

Si colmo el vaso, el agua se derramará.

If I fill the glass to the brim, the water will spill.

Verbs for 'I'

When you want to say 'I fill' or 'I shower someone with praise,' use 'colmo' as the action word.

Regular -AR Pattern

This verb follows the standard rules for -ar verbs, making it easy to predict how it changes for other people (tú, nosotros, etc.).

Using 'el' with the verb

Mistake: “El colmo los vasos.”

Correction: Colmo los vasos.

Lleno vs. Ocupo

Learners often confuse 'lleno' (to fill) with 'ocupo' (to occupy/take up space). Remember that 'lleno' is about the action of putting something into a space, while 'ocupo' is about the state of a space being filled by something or someone.

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