Pleno (en. Full)

/'pleno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
In a complete state.
The room was full of spectators.
La sala estaba plena de espectadores.
That fully performs its function.
He is a full member of the board.
Es miembro pleno de la junta.
In the field of economics, it refers to the condition of maximum utilization of resources.
The economy is in a state of full employment.
La economía está en un estado pleno de empleo.

Etymology

From Latin 'plenus', meaning 'full'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full summer
Time of year when summer is at its peak.
pleno verano
to be in full swing
To be in the most active or intense stage of something.
estar en pleno apogeo
full exercise
Exercise that is done in its entirety or completely.
pleno ejercicio

Related Words

fullness
State of being full or complete.
plenitud
fully
In a full or complete manner.
plenamente

Slang Meanings

In its fullest expression.
That concert was full, the energy was incredible.
Ese concierto fue pleno, la energía era increíble.
In the midst of a process or activity.
We are in the midst of developing the project.
Estamos en pleno desarrollo del proyecto.