Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cheio

adjective
/ˈʃeɪ.oʊ/
Definition
Cheio is a Portuguese adjective that means ‘full’ or ‘filled’.
Examples
  • O copo está cheio de água. (The glass is full of water.)
  • A sala estava cheia de pessoas. (The room was full of people.)
  • Ele tem um coração cheio de amor. (He has a heart full of love.)
Meaning
It is used to describe something that is filled to capacity or has an abundance of something. In different contexts, it can refer to physical fullness, such as a container, or metaphorical fullness, such as being rich in flavor or emotions.
Synonyms
  • lotado
  • repleto
  • pleno