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No. 10,234 in Spanish

colmado

A small grocery store or shop.

In a sentence

  • El colmado estaba lleno de productos frescos.

    The grocery store was full of fresh products.

    Here 'colmado' refers to a small neighborhood grocery store commonly found in Spanish-speaking areas, emphasizing its cultural specificity.

  • Su corazón estaba colmado de felicidad.

    Her heart was filled with happiness.

    In this sentence, 'colmado' is used metaphorically to mean 'filled to capacity,' expressing an emotional state.

  • El vaso fue colmado justo hasta el borde.

    The glass was filled right to the brim.

    This usage of 'colmado' highlights a literal sense of 'filled,' with reference to a container.

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