cumplido
/koom-PLEE-doh/
compliment
As a noun, 'cumplido' means 'compliment' or 'a piece of praise'.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Giving Compliments
To say you gave a compliment, use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do): 'Le hice un cumplido' (I gave him/her a compliment). You rarely use 'dar' (to give) for this.
As an adjective, 'cumplido' describes something that is 'fulfilled' or 'completed,' such as a duty or promise.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since this word acts as an adjective, it must match the noun it describes. For example, 'la promesa cumplida' (feminine singular) or 'los deberes cumplidos' (masculine plural).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cumplido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cumplida' as an adjective?
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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.