Llenar (en. Fill)

/ʎeˈnar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Make an object or space contain a full amount of something.

I need to fill the gas tank before I leave.

Necesito llenar el tanque de gasolina antes de irme.

Complete or satisfy a need or requirement.

The new manager was hired to fill the gap in the company.

El nuevo gerente fue contratado para llenar el vacío en la empresa.

Provide or occupy a space.

The children filled the room with laughter and games.

Los niños llenaron la sala de risas y juegos.

From Latin 'implere', which means 'to make full'.

fill out the form

Complete a document by providing the required information.

llenar el formulario

fill with joy

Cause someone great happiness.

llenar de alegría

fill the eyes

Visually impress.

llenar los ojos

full

Having something inside until reaching its maximum capacity.

lleno

empty

Having nothing inside.

vacío

complete

Finish something that was incomplete.

completar

Take a drink (of beverage).

Let's fill the glasses before toasting.

Vamos a llenar los vasos antes de brindar.

Satisfy hunger or thirst.

I have to fill my belly, I'm starving.

Tengo que llenar el buche, estoy muerto de hambre.