Cumplido (en. Compliment)

/kumˈplido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Fact that has been carried out.

Example Sentence: The fulfillment of the contract was successful.

El cumplido del contrato fue exitoso.

Definition: Action of fulfilling an obligation or duty.

Example Sentence: Compliance with regulations is fundamental in the company.

El cumplido de las normas es fundamental en la empresa.

adjective

Definition: One who has met expectations.

Example Sentence: He is a man who fulfills his responsibilities.

Es un hombre cumplido en sus responsabilidades.

Definition: That a deed has been carried out as promised.

Example Sentence: The event was a fulfillment of expectations.

El evento fue un cumplido de las expectativas.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'cumplir', which means to carry out or do what is required.

Common Phrase: to give compliments

Meaning: To make compliments or flattering remarks to someone.

dar cumplidos

Common Phrase: to be fulfilled

Meaning: To be in a situation where something has been accomplished.

estar cumplido

Related Word: to fulfill

Description: To carry out an obligation or requirement.

cumplir

Related Word: obligation

Description: Duty or commitment that must be fulfilled.

obligación

Related Word: responsibility

Description: Burden or duty that someone assumes.

responsabilidad

Slang Meaning: Fulfilled in life

Example: That guy is fulfilled in life; he always does what he says.

Ese tipo es un cumplido en la vida, siempre cumple con lo que dice.

Slang Meaning: To get straight to the point

Example: When you ask him something, he is always very straightforward; he gets right to the point.

Cuando le preguntas algo, siempre es muy cumplido, va directo al punto.