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How to Say "fulfills" in Spanish

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cumple

/kúm-ple//ˈkumple/

verbA2general
Use 'cumple' when referring to someone keeping a promise, obligation, or 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.

reúne

verbB1general
Use 'reúne' when referring to something or someone meeting specific criteria, conditions, or qualifications.

Examples

El candidato reúne todas las condiciones.

The candidate meets all the conditions.

Cumple vs. Reúne

Learners often confuse 'cumple' and 'reúne' because both can imply 'meeting' something. Remember, 'cumple' is for promises and duties, while 'reúne' is for criteria and requirements. Think of 'cumple' as 'honors' a promise and 'reúne' as 'gathers' all the necessary conditions.

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