relleno
/reˈʝeno/masculine
In Spanish, the word for stuffing is relleno. If unsure, use relleno. Wiktionary also lists embutiente.
Meaning: food items used to stuff another (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| relleno | /reˈʝeno/ | masculine |
| embutiente | /embutjente/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term relleno refers to food items used to stuff other foods, such as in relleno de aves (poultry stuffing). It is also used to describe the soft material found inside items like pillows or cushions. For traditional Christmas stuffing, you can use the phrase relleno de Navidad.
What does it mean word for word?
The word relleno is derived from the verb rellenar, which means to refill or to stuff.
Which one should you use?
Relleno is the general term for both culinary stuffing and the soft material inside cushions. Embutiente is another masculine noun for stuffing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun relleno becomes the plural form rellenos when referring to multiple types of stuffing.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈʝeno/
Did you know?
- In the world of modern aesthetics, relleno is the standard term for dermal fillers used in cosmetic injections to plump the skin.
- When discussing a movie or a book that has too many pointless scenes, a Spanish speaker refers to this as relleno.
- If you are filling out a government form in a Spanish-speaking country, you use the verb rellenar, even though it literally means 'to stuff'.
Examples in context
- Añade la zanahoria rallada al relleno.Add the shredded carrot to the stuffing.This sentence shows how to add an ingredient to the relleno.Tatoeba #5976031 by albrusgher, translation #453577 by FeuDRenais
- El gatito ha desgarrado un cojín y ha esparcido el relleno por todo el comedor y el pasillo.The cat ripped open a cushion and scattered the stuffing all over the table and hallway.This sentence describes how a cat scattered the relleno from a cushion.Tatoeba #10263442 by Seael, translation #10616194 by DJ_Saidez
- El relleno de carne y pan es deliciosoThe meat and bread stuffing is delicious
- Mi abuela hace un delicioso relleno de NavidadMy grandmother makes a delicious Christmas stuffing
- El relleno de aves lleva hierbas, pan rallado y vegetalesPoultry stuffing includes herbs, breadcrumbs, and vegetables
- Voy a preparar el relleno para el pavo siguiendo la receta familiarI am going to make the stuffing for the turkey following the family recipe
- Mi mamá hace un delicioso relleno casero todos los añosMy mom makes a delicious homemade stuffing every year
- El relleno de carne y pan es un clásico en nuestras cenas de Acción de Gracias.Meat and bread stuffing is a classic in our Thanksgiving dinners.
- Este relleno de Navidad lleva frutas secas, nueces y especias.This Christmas stuffing includes dried fruits, nuts, and spices.
- Marcos preparó un relleno de aves con salvia fresca y cebolla caramelizada.Marcos made a poultry stuffing with fresh sage and caramelized onion.
- Vamos a hacer el relleno de pan juntos siguiendo la receta de la abuela.Let's make the bread stuffing together following grandma's recipe.
- No puedo esperar a disfrutar del delicioso relleno para el pavo en nuestra cena de Acción de Gracias.I can't wait to enjoy the delicious turkey stuffing at our Thanksgiving dinner.
- Hoy prepararé un relleno casero con ingredientes frescos y hierbas aromáticas.Today I will make a homemade stuffing with fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs.
- El relleno de la pasta es de carne picada.The stuffing of the pasta is made of minced meat.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are preparing a traditional meal in the kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Ya preparaste el relleno para las empanadas?Have you already prepared the stuffing for the empanadas?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, ya está listo en el bol.Yes, Alejandro, it is already ready in the bowl.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo empezaré a armarlas ahora mismo.Perfect, I will start assembling them right now.
- MaríaYo te ayudo con la masa, entonces.I will help you with the dough, then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stuffing” translations and entries relleno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
