Enteras (en. Whole)

/enˈteɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to things that are complete or without missing parts.
I delivered all the full invoices to the director.
Entregué todas las enteras cuentas al director.
Can refer to the entirety of something in terms of quantity.
I bought whole boxes of apples for sale.
Compré enteras cajas de manzanas para la venta.

Etymology

From Latin 'integras', meaning complete or whole.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whole and clean
Totally in order or correct.
enteras y limpias
to be whole
To be in good condition or undamaged.
estar entero
to play it whole
To act without reservations or being partial.
jugar enteras

Related Words

whole
That is complete or has no missing parts.
entero
integral
That is fundamental or complete.
integral
complete
That lacks nothing.
completo

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone who is very healthy or in good shape.
That person is in good shape; they exercise every day.
Esa persona está enteras, hace ejercicio todos los días.
Used to describe something that is up to the circumstances or totally fine.
Your presentation was whole; I liked it a lot.
Tu presentación estuvo enteras, me gustó mucho.