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"Plena" is a form of "pleno", an adjective which is often translated as "full". "Entero" is an adjective which is often translated as "whole". Learn more about the difference between "plena" and "entero" below.
pleno, el pleno(
pleh
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (complete)
a. full
El congreso otorgó plenos poderes al presidente para negociar el tratado.The congress gave the president full powers to negotiate the treaty.
2. (literary) (having a great amount; used with "de")
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. full of
A esa temprana edad, aún se encontraba plena de esperanza.At that young age, she was still full of hope.
b. broad (daylight)
El público estaba atónito de que los terroristas cometieran tales atrocidades a plena luz del día.The public was stunned that the terrorists committed such atrocities in broad daylight.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Desviar el tráfico en plena temporada turística fue una mala idea.Diverting the traffic at the height of the tourist season was a bad idea.
No me molesta que fumen, pero no en plena cara.I don't mind them smoking, but not right in my face.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (meeting)
b. plenary session
El salón estaba lleno en espera del inicio del pleno.The auditorium was full waiting for the start of the plenary session.
c. plenary meeting
El comité tiene dos plenos al mes.The committee has two plenary meetings a month.
a. correct forecast
Un malagueño acertó el pleno de la quiniela.Someone from Malaga got the correct forecast in the soccer pools.
entero(
ehn
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teh
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roh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (complete)
2. (unbroken)
b. in one piece
Es un milagro que haya llegado entero después de pasar por ese camino lleno de baches.It's a miracle that it got here in once piece after coming down that road full of potholes.
3. (serene)
a. composed
Estaba entero cuando se enteró, pero más tarde perdió los estribos.He was composed when he found out, but later lost his temper.
4. (honest)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. whole number
Un entero con una fracción se llama un número mixto.A whole number with a fraction is called a mixed number.
a. point
La bolsa de valores bajó diez enteros por las noticias de la guerra en Europa.The stock market fell two points because of the news of the war in Europe.
8. (debt payment) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
