cumplido
“cumplido” means “compliment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
compliment
Also: flattery
📝 In Action
Ella me hizo un cumplido muy bonito sobre mi vestido.
A2She gave me a very nice compliment about my dress.
A veces, recibir un cumplido sincero te alegra el día.
B1Sometimes, receiving a sincere compliment brightens your day.
No te lo tomes en serio, solo es un cumplido para quedar bien.
B2Don't take it seriously, it's just a compliment (flattery) to look good.
fulfilled
Also: complete, accomplished
📝 In Action
La misión fue cumplida con éxito por el equipo.
B2The mission was successfully fulfilled by the team.
Necesitas tener dieciocho años cumplidos para obtener la licencia.
B2You need to be eighteen years old (complete) to get the license.
Toda la documentación está cumplida, podemos seguir adelante.
C1All the documentation is complete/fulfilled, we can move forward.
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Quick Quiz: cumplido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cumplida' as an adjective?
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Comes from the Latin verb *complēre*, meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete.' This idea of completion is why it refers both to finishing a duty (adjective sense) and to filling someone with praise (noun sense).
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'cumplido' related to the verb 'cumplir'?
'Cumplido' is the past participle of the verb 'cumplir' (to fulfill/to complete). When used alone as a noun, it means 'compliment,' but when used to describe something, it means 'fulfilled' or 'finished'.
Is 'cumplido' the same as 'cumplimiento'?
No. 'Cumplimiento' is the general term for the act of fulfilling a promise or rule (compliance/fulfillment). 'Cumplido' is usually a specific compliment, or it describes something that is already fulfilled.