How to Say "stuffed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stuffed” is “lleno” — use 'lleno' to describe a container or a person who feels very full after eating, similar to how a glass can be full of water..
lleno
/yeh-noh//ˈʝeno/
Examples
El estómago está lleno después de la cena.
The stomach is full after dinner.
El vaso está lleno de agua.
The glass is full of water.
No puedo comer más, estoy lleno.
I can't eat anymore, I'm full.
El autobús va lleno de gente.
The bus is full of people.
Matching the Noun
As a describing word, 'lleno' changes to match the thing it describes. Use 'llena' for feminine things, 'llenos' for plural masculine things, and 'llenas' for plural feminine things. (e.g., la botella llena, los vasos llenos).
Always Use 'Estar'
To say something 'is full', always use the verb 'estar' (e.g., El tanque está lleno). Using 'ser' is a common mistake because being full is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: “El restaurante es lleno.”
Correction: El restaurante está lleno. Think of 'full' as a temporary condition. The restaurant could be empty later, so we use 'estar'.
harta
AR-tah/ˈaɾta/
Examples
¡Estoy harta de comer tanto pastel!
I'm stuffed (fed up) with eating so much cake!
Gracias por la comida, estoy completamente harta.
Thank you for the food, I am completely full.
Si comes más, estarás harta y no podrás caminar.
If you eat more, you will be full and won't be able to walk.
Gender Match
Since this is an adjective, it must match the person's gender. A woman says 'harta,' a man says 'harto.'
relleno
/reh-YEH-noh//reˈʝeno/
Examples
Me encantan los tomates rellenos de atún.
I love tomatoes stuffed with tuna.
Comimos pimientos rellenos de arroz.
We ate peppers stuffed with rice.
Tengo un oso de peluche relleno de algodón.
I have a teddy bear stuffed with cotton.
Gender Matching
Remember to change the ending to 'rellena' if you are describing a feminine word like 'una aceituna' (an olive).
The 'Filled with' Trap
Mistake: “relleno con”
Correction: relleno de
Feeling Full vs. Being Filled
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