Cumplen (en. They comply)

/kumˈplen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To carry out or accomplish something that has been promised or established.

The students complete their assignments on time.

Los estudiantes cumplen con sus tareas a tiempo.

To fulfill or satisfy an obligation or requirement.

They meet the requirements for university admission.

Cumplen con los requisitos para la admisión en la universidad.

To reach the established age for a certain event.

This year they turn eighteen.

Este año cumplen dieciocho años.

The word 'cumplen' comes from the Latin verb 'complere', which means 'to complete' or 'to carry out'.

to turn a year older

To reach another year of life.

cumplir años

to fulfill something

To do what has been promised or what is expected.

cumplir con algo

to keep promises

To execute what has been promised.

cumplir promesas

to meet expectations

To satisfy what is expected of a person or thing.

cumplir expectativas

fulfillment

The act of fulfilling a duty or obligation.

cumplimiento

guarantor

A person who fulfills their obligations.

cumplidor

to fulfill

Base verb from which 'cumplen' is derived.

cumplir

To cope with a difficult situation

You have to do your part of the deal even if it's complicated.

Tienes que cumplir con tu parte del trato aunque sea complicado.

To do what is expected of one in a social context

He always does what is asked of him when he's with friends.

Siempre cumple con lo que se le pide cuando está con amigos.