Cumplimiento (en. Compliance)

/kumpliˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of performing or carrying out an obligation or duty.
Compliance with the rules is essential for coexistence.
El cumplimiento de las normas es esencial para la convivencia.
The fulfillment of an agreed commitment.
The fulfillment of the contract was satisfactory for both parties.
El cumplimiento del contrato fue satisfactorio para ambas partes.
The satisfaction of required conditions.
Fulfillment of academic requirements is necessary to graduate.
El cumplimiento de los requisitos académicos es necesario para graduarse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'complementum' meaning 'that which is added to complete.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

fulfillment of obligations
Action of carrying out the responsibilities one has.
cumplimiento de obligaciones
compliance with deadlines
Fulfillment of what has been agreed upon within a set time.
cumplimiento de plazos
compliance with regulations
Adherence to established rules or laws.
cumplimiento de normas

Related Words

fulfilled
Said of something that has been completed or carried out.
cumplido
obligation
Duty that a person has to comply with something.
obligación
rule
Rule or principle that must be followed.
norma

Slang Meanings

To meet expectations
That's the usual attitude; he always delivers.
Esa es la actitud de siempre, siempre cumple.
To do what is required
He doesn't like disorder; he always seeks compliance.
No le gusta el desorden, siempre busca el cumplimiento.