plena
full assembly
noun PLEH-nah Rare
Origin: From Latin plena, feminine of plenus (full).
Also means
open-air celebration
Usage Note
Plena as a standalone noun can refer to a sesión plenaria (plenary session) shortened in official language, or in Puerto Rican culture it names an Afro-Caribbean musical genre with bomba rhythms and improvised call-and-response lyrics. Context determines which sense is meant. As an adjective (pleno/plena) it means 'full' or 'complete' and is widely used.
Examples
"La plena es un ritmo tradicional de Puerto Rico."
Natural Translation
The plena is a traditional rhythm from Puerto Rico.
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