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    Complemento (en. Complement)

    /kompleˈmento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part that completes something.
    The complement of the sentence is essential for understanding the message.
    El complemento de la oracion es esencial para entender el mensaje.
    Addition that improves or completes a whole.
    He added a complement to his menu that was very popular.
    Le añadió un complemento a su menú que fue muy popular.
    Accessory used to enhance appearance.
    The dress looked better with the right complement.
    El vestido se veía mejor con el complemento adecuado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complementum', which means 'that which completes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    food supplement
    Supplement added to the diet.
    complemento alimenticio
    salary supplement
    Additional part added to a base salary.
    complemento de sueldo
    information supplement
    Additional data provided to clarify a topic.
    complemento de información

    Related Words

    to complement
    To add something to another thing to complete it.
    complementar
    complementary
    That which complements or adds something to what already exists.
    complementario
    supplement
    Something that is added to complete or improve.
    suplemento

    Slang Meanings

    Complement used to refer to a person who enhances or helps.
    That girl is a good complement for the group.
    Esa chica es un buen complemento para el grupo.
    Extra element added in social situations.
    The game needs a complement to make it more fun.
    El juego necesita un complemento para que sea más divertido.