Cumplir (en. Achieve)

/kumˈplir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To execute what has been promised or what is required.

He must keep his word.

Él debe cumplir con su palabra.

To reach a goal or target.

He is going to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor.

Va a cumplir su sueño de ser médico.

To reach the indicated age.

My sister turns a year older next month.

Mi hermana cumple años el próximo mes.

From Latin 'cumplĭre', composed of 'cum' (with) and 'plere' (to fill).

to turn a year older

To reach a new year of life.

cumplir años

to fulfill one’s duty

To fulfill the obligations one has.

cumplir con el deber

to achieve a dream

To achieve something that has been desired for a long time.

cumplir un sueño

fulfillment

Action of fulfilling something.

cumplimiento

achiever

A person who meets their commitments.

cumplidor

to fail to fulfill

Not fulfilling what was promised or expected.

incumplir

To measure up

In the end, he measured up in his job.

Al final, cumplió dando la talla en su trabajo.

To do what one says

He has always liked to do what he says.

Siempre le ha gustado cumplir lo que dice.