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How to Say "carries out" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcarries outis cumpleA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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cumple

VerbA2
He/She carries out a duty
A happy cartoon character handing a brightly wrapped present to another smiling cartoon character, symbolizing fulfilling a promise.

Examples

Ella siempre cumple con lo que promete.

She always fulfills what she promises.

Si no cumple las reglas, habrá consecuencias.

If he doesn't comply with the rules, there will be consequences.

¡Cumple tu promesa!

Fulfill your promise! (Informal command to 'tú')

Using 'con'

When talking about fulfilling promises or obligations, the verb 'cumplir' often needs the small word 'con' afterwards: 'cumplir con la ley' (comply with the law).

Using 'cumple' for 'complete' (a task)

Mistake:Using 'cumple el trabajo' for 'completes the work'.

Correction: While 'cumple' can mean 'complete', 'termina' (terminar) or 'acaba' (acabar) are usually more natural when referring to finishing a specific task or project.

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