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pleno

[ˈple.nu]
adjectivemasculinepl: plenos
full, complete, entire
1. Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; filled completely
The conference room was in full session with all members present.
A sala de conferências estava em pleno funcionamento com todos os membros presentes.
2. Occurring or existing in the middle or height of something
In the middle of summer, the city is in full activity.
Em pleno verão, a cidade está em plena atividade.
3. Absolute, complete, total authority or power
The president has full powers to make decisions.
O presidente tem poderes plenos para tomar decisões.
Synonyms
completointeirocheiototalintegral
Antonyms
vazioparcialincompletovago

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pleno
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
pleno
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

em pleno dia - in broad daylight
em pleno inverno - in the middle of winter
plenos direitos - full rights
em pleno funcionamento - in full operation
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