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How to Say "accomplished" in Spanish

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logrado

loh-GRAH-doh/loˈɣɾaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'logrado' when describing a person or a goal that has been successfully achieved or is impressive.
A small, cheerful cartoon figure standing victoriously on the top of a brightly colored hill, raising both arms in the air.

Examples

Su última película fue un trabajo muy logrado.

His latest film was a very accomplished piece of work.

Es un empresario joven y muy logrado.

He is a young and very accomplished businessman.

La foto de la portada está muy lograda, tiene una luz perfecta.

The cover photo is very well-executed; it has perfect lighting.

Agreement is Key

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'logrado' must change its ending to match the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the noun it describes: lograda, logrados, logradas.

Using it with Ser vs. Estar

Mistake: “La pintura está lograda.”

Correction: La pintura es lograda. (It is a successful work). 'Logrado' usually describes a stable quality or the nature of the achievement, so it commonly uses *ser*.

cumplido

koom-PLEE-doh/kumˈpliðo/

adjectiveB2formal
Use 'cumplido' when referring to a task, duty, or mission that has been successfully completed or fulfilled.
A small, proud character stands next to a perfectly built, tall tower made of colorful wooden blocks, symbolizing a task or duty that has been fulfilled.

Examples

La misión fue cumplida con éxito por el equipo.

The mission was accomplished successfully by the team.

Necesitas tener dieciocho años cumplidos para obtener la licencia.

You need to be eighteen years old (complete) to get the license.

Toda la documentación está cumplida, podemos seguir adelante.

All the documentation is complete/fulfilled, we can move forward.

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).

Task vs. Achievement

Learners often confuse 'cumplido' and 'logrado' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'cumplido' focuses on the completion of a specific task, while 'logrado' emphasizes the success or impressiveness of an achievement or a person.

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