Cumpliendo (en. Fulfilling)
/kumpliˈendo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out or execute something that has been promised or that needs to be done.
We are meeting the goals set for this quarter.
Estamos cumpliendo las metas establecidas para este trimestre.
To satisfy or fulfill an obligation or desire.
She is fulfilling her duty as a social worker.
Ella está cumpliendo con su deber como trabajadora social.
To reach the age or expected moment.
The child is turning three years old today.
El niño está cumpliendo tres años hoy.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'cumplir', which comes from the Latin 'complere', meaning 'to complete' or 'to carry out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
celebrating a birthday
Celebrating a birthday.
cumpliendo años
fulfilling the promise
Carrying out what was promised.
cumpliendo con lo prometido
Related Words
to fulfill
Verb that means to carry out or complete.
cumplir
fulfillment
Noun that refers to the act of fulfilling something.
cumplimiento
Slang Meanings
In the context of birthday celebrations.
Today I'm fully fulfilling my birthday, party on the way!
Hoy estoy a full cumpliendo años, ¡fiesta en camino!
Used to refer to meeting expectations in a task.
If you're not fulfilling on time, we could have problems.
Si no estás cumpliendo a tiempo, podríamos tener problemas.