Llenaba (en. Filled)

/ʎeˈnaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something occupy a space completely.
I was filling the pool with water.
Llenaba la piscina con agua.
To satisfy a need or desire.
That gift fulfilled his expectations.
Ese regalo llenaba sus expectativas.
To complete a void.
The new employee filled a necessary position in the company.
El nuevo empleado llenaba un puesto necesario en la empresa.

Etymology

From Latin 'plenare', which means to complete or fill.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fill the void
To complete something that was absent.
llenar el vacío
fill the tank
To refuel.
llenar el tanque
filled with joy
To satisfy with happiness.
llena de alegría

Related Words

fill
Act of making full.
llenar
void
State of containing nothing.
vacío

Slang Meanings

To fill with enthusiasm or emotion.
That concert filled me, it was amazing.
Ese concierto me llenó, fue increíble.
To complete a time or an action.
She filled the night with laughter and dancing.
Ella llenó la noche con risas y baile.