Cumple (en. Fulfills)

/ˈkumple/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To carry out what has been promised or is expected.

He fulfills his word.

Él cumple con su palabra.

To reach a certain time or age.

My sister is having a birthday next month.

Mi hermana cumple años el próximo mes.

To satisfy a norm, requirement, or condition.

The company complies with safety regulations.

La empresa cumple con las regulaciones de seguridad.

It comes from the Latin 'cumplere', which means 'to fill, to complete'.

birthday

Anniversary of a person's birth.

cumpleaños

complies with

Does what he has committed to.

cumple con

fulfills his duty

Carries out his obligations.

cumple su deber

fulfillment

Action of fulfilling or complying with something.

cumplimiento

compliant

Person who fulfills their obligations.

cumplidor

to fulfill

Related verb meaning to carry out or complete.

cumplir

Birthday party or celebration.

We are going to have a big birthday this year.

Vamos a hacer un cumple grande este año.

Used in the context of turning a year older.

He is very excited about his birthday.

Él está muy emocionado por su cumple.