Entera (en. Whole)

/enˈte.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not fragmented; complete.
The pizza was whole when we took it out of the oven.
La pizza estaba entera cuando la sacamos del horno.
It refers to a person who is naive or has no malice.
She is a very whole girl; she always acts with sincerity.
Ella es una chica muy entera, siempre actúa con sinceridad.
Indicates that something is in its entirety, without losses.
The book arrived whole at its destination.
El libro llegó entero a su destino.

Etymology

From Latin 'integer', which means 'untouched, complete'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be whole
It means to be intact or in good condition.
estar entero
a whole person
It refers to someone authentic and sincere.
una persona entera
to eat whole
Referring to consuming something without leaving parts.
comer entera

Related Words

whole
That is complete or not divided.
entero
wholeness
Quality of being whole or integral.
entereza
integrity
State of being complete or whole.
integridad

Slang Meanings

Someone who is well informed or aware of things.
That guy is very whole; he always knows what's going on in the city.
Ese chico es muy entero, siempre sabe lo que pasa en la ciudad.
To be whole (in the context of health) means to be well or recovered.
After the illness, he is whole again now.
Después de la enfermedad, ahora está entero otra vez.