be full

[/bi fʊl/]

verb phrase

estar cheio

1. to have eaten enough food; to feel satiated

I can't eat anymore, I'm full.

Não consigo comer mais, estou cheio.

2. to be filled to capacity with something

The glass is full of water.

O copo está cheio de água.

3. to be occupied or busy with activity

My schedule is full this week.

Minha agenda está cheia esta semana.

4. to be complete or thorough

She gave a full account of what happened.

Ela deu uma conta completa do que aconteceu.

NYC Slang

I'm stuffed / I'm good (as in satisfied)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estar cheio

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

estar cheio

Standard usage, colloquially can mean 'fed up' or 'annoyed'

São Paulo

estar cheio

Standard usage, professional context preferred

Portugal

estar cheio

Standard usage; 'estar farto' also means 'be full' or 'be fed up'

be full of oneself - estar cheio de si (be arrogant)

be full of hot air - estar cheio de conversa fiada (talk nonsense)

have one's hands full - ter as mãos cheias (be very busy)

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