How to Say "compliance" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “compliance” is “cumplimiento” — use 'cumplimiento' when referring to the act of following laws, regulations, or established rules, especially in a formal or legal context..
cumplimiento
/koom-plee-MYEHN-toh//kumpliˈmjento/
Examples
El cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad es obligatorio.
Compliance with safety rules is mandatory.
La empresa verifica el cumplimiento de la ley laboral.
The company verifies compliance with labor law.
Formal Phrases
The phrase 'en cumplimiento de' is a very formal way to say 'because the law/rule says so.'
conformidad
/kon-for-mee-DAHD//koɱfoɾmiˈðað/
Examples
Expresó su conformidad con los términos del contrato.
He expressed his agreement with the terms of the contract.
Actuamos de conformidad con la ley.
We are acting in compliance with the law.
Necesitamos la conformidad de todos los socios para proceder.
We need the approval of all the partners to proceed.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You should always use feminine articles and adjectives with it, like 'la conformidad' or 'una conformidad total'.
The 'In Accordance' Formula
To say 'in accordance with,' always use the fixed group of words 'de conformidad con'. Don't forget the 'de' at the beginning!
Confusing Agreement and Comfort
Mistake: “Me gusta la conformidad de este sofá.”
Correction: Me gusta la comodidad de este sofá.
obediencia
/oh-beh-dyen-syah//oβeˈðjenθja/
Examples
El perro fue a una escuela de obediencia.
The dog went to an obedience school.
Debemos actuar en obediencia a las leyes vigentes.
We must act in obedience to the current laws.
La obediencia ciega puede ser peligrosa en algunas situaciones.
Blind obedience can be dangerous in some situations.
A Feminine Noun
Obediencia is a 'female' word. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la obediencia' or 'mucha obediencia'.
The 'To' Connection
When you want to say obedience 'to' something, use the word 'a'. For example: 'obediencia a las reglas'.
Using 'de' instead of 'a'
Mistake: “La obediencia de las leyes.”
Correction: La obediencia a las leyes. In Spanish, we show the target of obedience using 'a' rather than 'of'.
flexibilidad
/flek-see-bee-lee-dahd//fleksibiliˈdað/
Examples
Hago yoga todos los días para mejorar mi flexibilidad.
I do yoga every day to improve my flexibility.
Mi jefe tiene mucha flexibilidad con el horario de entrada.
My boss has a lot of flexibility with the start time.
La flexibilidad mental es clave para resolver problemas difíciles.
Mental flexibility is key to solving difficult problems.
The '-dad' Rule
Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one type of flexibility, add '-es' to the end: 'flexibilidades'.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El flexibilidad es importante.”
Correction: La flexibilidad es importante. Remember that the '-dad' ending tells you the word is feminine.
Cumplimiento vs. Conformidad
Related Translations
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