Repleta (en. Packed)

/reˈpleta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Describes a place that has no free space.
The shelves are replete with books.
Las estanterías están repletas de libros.
Refers to something that is complete or entirely full.
The room was replete with people.
La sala estaba repleta de gente.
Indicates abundance of something.
The table was replete with delicious dishes.
La mesa estaba repleta de deliciosos platillos.

Etymology

From Latin 'repletus', which means 'to fill again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

replete with life
reflects a state of much activity or vitality.
repleta de vida
replete with surprises
indicates a situation with many unexpected things.
repleta de sorpresas
replete with opportunities
refers to a situation with many possibilities.
repleta de oportunidades

Related Words

replete
adjective implying being full.
repleto
repletion
action of filling or overflowing.
repleción
complete
that has all the parts or elements.
completo

Slang Meanings

Comes loaded with
The festival was replete with good music.
El festival estuvo repleto de buena música.
Full to the brim
The car was replete with people.
El coche venía repleto de personas.