Henchido (en. Swollen)

/enˈt͡ʃi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is expanded or increased in volume.
The ball is inflated and ready to play.
El balón está henchido y listo para jugar.
Indicates that someone has developed notable musculature, especially through exercise.
After months of training, he is pumped up.
Después de meses de entrenamiento, está henchido.
Used to describe something that is very full in its content.
The vase was filled with fresh flowers.
El jarrón estaba henchido de flores frescas.

Etymology

From the verb 'henchir,' which comes from the Latin 'infindere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be filled with pride
To feel very proud.
estar henchido de orgullo
a heart filled with hope
A heart full of hope.
un corazón henchido de esperanza

Related Words

henchir
Verb that means to fill something.
henchir
inflate
To increase the size of an object by means of air or gas.
inflar

Slang Meanings

In the form of exaggerating physical size.
That guy is so pumped up he looks like a bodybuilder.
Ese tipo está tan henchido que parece un culturista.
To feel very excited or loaded with energy.
That concert left me filled with energy.
Ese concierto me dejó henchido de energía.