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How to Say "wholeness" in Spanish

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integridad

in-te-gri-dadinteɣriˈðað

nounC1formal
Use 'integridad' when referring to the state of being physically or conceptually complete, undivided, or sound, often in contexts of territory, data, or moral character.
An illustration of a single, perfectly smooth, unbroken blue sphere resting on a flat surface, representing a state of wholeness and completeness.

Examples

Debemos mantener la integridad del ecosistema.

We must maintain the integrity (wholeness) of the ecosystem.

Es vital proteger la integridad territorial del país.

It is vital to protect the territorial integrity (wholeness) of the country.

El arquitecto revisó la integridad estructural del puente.

The architect checked the structural soundness of the bridge.

Se debe garantizar la integridad de los datos en la base de sistemas.

The completeness of the data in the system base must be guaranteed.

Context is Key

When used in this sense, 'integridad' usually appears with adjectives like 'estructural' (structural) or 'territorial' (territorial) to clarify that you mean physical wholeness, not moral character.

plenitud

pleh-nee-TOODpleniˈtuð

nounB2
Choose 'plenitud' to describe a state of spiritual, emotional, or personal fulfillment, suggesting a feeling of being complete or at one's peak, often in life or a career.
A person sitting peacefully under a large, lush tree in a sunlit meadow, looking happy and content.

Examples

Sintió una gran plenitud al completar el proyecto.

He felt a great sense of wholeness (fulfillment) upon completing the project.

A los 40 años, se sentía en la plenitud de su vida profesional.

At 40 years old, he felt in the prime of his professional life.

La luna brillaba en toda su plenitud sobre el océano.

The moon was shining in all its fullness over the ocean.

Alcanzó la plenitud espiritual tras años de meditación.

She reached spiritual wholeness after years of meditation.

Identifying Feminine Words

Words ending in '-tud' are almost always feminine (like 'la salud' or 'la actitud'). This means you use 'la' and matching feminine adjectives like 'plenitud total'.

Abstract vs. Physical Fullness

Use 'plenitud' for abstract ideas like happiness or a career. For physical things like a full glass, use the adjective 'lleno'.

Wrong word for 'full'

Mistake: “Estoy en mi plenitud después de comer mucho.”

Correction: Estoy muy lleno después de comer mucho.

Integridad vs. Plenitud

Learners often confuse 'integridad' and 'plenitud' by using 'integridad' for personal feelings of fulfillment. Remember that 'integridad' relates to an object's or concept's soundness and completeness, while 'plenitud' describes a subjective state of being full or complete, especially emotionally or spiritually.

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