estoy lleno
/estoi ʝeno/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I am full" is estoy lleno.
This phrase is used to indicate that you have eaten enough food and cannot eat any more. In some contexts, it can also mean "I am stuffed" or "I am satiated". To reinforce the idea that you are full, it is natural to add ya no puedo más, which means "I can't [eat] anymore".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear the phrases Estoy hasta el tope or Estoy a reventar to express that you are full.
How does it change in a sentence?
This phrase uses the verb estar because being full is considered a temporary state rather than a permanent characteristic. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine form estoy llena.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying estoy lleno may not stop a host from offering more food. It is often seen as a polite first refusal before accepting a second helping.
- A person might say estoy harto to mean they are full, but be careful. This phrase can also mean 'I am fed up' or 'I am sick of this' in a non-food context.
- The word lleno comes from the Latin 'plēnus', which is the direct ancestor of the English word 'plenty'.
Examples in context
- Estoy lleno, ya no quiero más.I am full, I do not want any more.This sentence is useful for saying you do not want any more food.Tatoeba #4364127 by umano, translation #4445268 by LB
- Estoy lleno y no puedo comer más.I am full, and I can eat no more.This sentence is useful for saying you cannot eat any more.Tatoeba #1543053 by marcelostockle, translation #322645 by CK
- Estoy lleno.I am full.This sentence is a simple way to state that you are full.Tatoeba #520784 by Shishir, translation #620122 by ulyssemc1
- ¡Estoy lleno/a! Tu abuela realmente sabe cocinar.I am full! Your grandma really knows how to cook.
- Estoy hasta arriba, no podré moverme después de esta comida.I am stuffed, I won't be able to move after this meal.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is finishing a large dinner at home.
- María¿Quieres más ensalada, Alejandro?Do you want more salad, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, estoy lleno.No, thanks, I am full.
- MaríaEstá bien, la cena estaba muy buena.That's fine, the dinner was very good.
- AlejandroSí, María, me encantó.Yes, María, I loved it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lleno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
