Completo (en. Complete)
/komˈpleto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not lack anything; that is full or finished.
The package arrived complete and undamaged.
El paquete llegó completo y sin daños.
That encompasses all parts or elements.
The report is complete and contains all the necessary information.
El informe es completo y contiene toda la información necesaria.
That is exhaustive or detailed.
The analysis is complete and covers all aspects of the problem.
El análisis es completo y cubre todos los aspectos del problema.
Etymology
From Latin 'completus', which means 'filled' or 'finished'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
is complete
Indicates that something has been finalized or that it is whole.
está completo
to have a complete plan
Means having a detailed and well-structured plan.
tener un plan completo
a complete report
Refers to a report that covers all the necessary information.
un informe completo
Related Words
complete
To add what is missing so that something is finished.
completar
completely
In a total or absolute manner.
completamente
completeness
State of being complete.
completitud
Slang Meanings
Used in a joking context to refer to someone who knows everything.
That person is a complete in all sorts of topics.
Esa persona es un completo en todo tipo de temas.
Refers to a situation in which the goal or total target has been achieved.
The project has been completed at 100%, it is complete.
El proyecto se ha completado al 100%, quedó completo.