Llano (en. Flat)

/ˈʝano/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A surface of land that is flat and extensive.
The flat land of the region is ideal for agriculture.
El llano de la región es ideal para la agricultura.
An area without natural obstacles such as mountains or dense forests.
The cowboys crossed the flat land without difficulty.
Los vaqueros cruzaron el llano sin dificultad.
In slang, it sometimes refers to something simple or unadorned.
His speech was flat and direct, without any beating around the bush.
Su discurso fue llano y directo, sin rodeos.

Etymology

From Latin planus, meaning flat, level.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be straightforward
An expression that means to speak directly and without beating around the bush.
dar un llano
flat and clear
Refers to something that is obvious or evident.
llano y claro

Related Words

plain
An expanse of flat and wide terrain.
planicie
level land
A flat area of land, without elevations.
llanura
hill
Elevated land, opposite of flat.
monte

Slang Meanings

Said informally to refer to a simple person.
He's straightforward, he always says what he thinks.
Es un llano, siempre dice lo que piensa.
Used to describe something that is easy to understand.
The matter is straightforward, there is no confusion.
El asunto es llano, no hay confusión.