How to Say "complies" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “complies” is “cumple” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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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