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How to Say "completion" in Spanish

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cumplimiento

/koom-plee-MYEHN-toh//kumpliˈmjento/

nounB1general
Use 'cumplimiento' when referring to the act of fulfilling an obligation, promise, or a set period of time.
A child handing a colorful bouquet of flowers to an elderly person as promised.

Examples

El cumplimiento de tu promesa es muy importante para mí.

The fulfillment of your promise is very important to me.

Celebramos el cumplimiento de nuestros objetivos anuales.

We are celebrating the achievement of our annual goals.

El cumplimiento del plazo termina mañana.

The completion of the deadline ends tomorrow.

Using 'de' to Connect

This word is almost always followed by 'de' to explain what exactly is being fulfilled, like 'cumplimiento de la ley' (compliance with the law).

The 'In-' Prefix for Opposites

To say someone didn't do what they were supposed to, just add 'in-' to the front: 'incumplimiento'.

Spelling with 'O'

Mistake: “complimiento”

Correction: cumplimiento

realización

nounB2general
Choose 'realización' when talking about the act of carrying out or bringing a plan, project, or idea into existence.

Examples

La realización de este proyecto tomó tres años de trabajo duro.

The execution of this project took three years of hard work.

perfección

nounB2general
Use 'perfección' when the emphasis is on reaching a final, flawless state or refining something to its highest degree.

Examples

El proyecto requiere de la perfección de los detalles técnicos antes de su entrega.

The project requires the refinement/completion of the technical details before its delivery.

Cumplimiento vs. Realización

Learners often confuse 'cumplimiento' and 'realización'. Remember that 'cumplimiento' focuses on fulfilling something expected (like a promise or deadline), while 'realización' emphasizes the active process of bringing a plan or project to fruition.

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