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"Cumplir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to achieve", and "cumplimiento" is a noun which is often translated as "compliance". Learn more about the difference between "cumplir" and "cumplimiento" below.
cumplir(
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pleer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to achieve
Jorge cumplió su sueño de convertirse en médico.Jorge achieved his dream of becoming a doctor.
Hay que tener fuerza de voluntad para cumplir tus metas.You need willpower to achieve your goals.
b. to carry out
Los subordinados deben cumplir las órdenes de sus superiores.Subordinates should carry out their superiors' orders.
c. to keep
No cumpliste tu promesa de quererme para siempre.You didn't keep your promise of loving me forever.
e. to observe
Los alumnos tienen que cumplir las normas del colegio.Students must observe the rules of the school.
f. to fulfill (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El presidente cumplió su promesa de postularse para la reelección.The president fulfilled his promise to run for reelection.
g. to fulfil (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Como directivo, tienes que cumplir tus obligaciones de manera profesional.As a manager, you have to fulfil your obligations with professionalism.
2. (to reach)
a. to serve
Ha cumplido diez años de condena por el asesinato.He has served ten years for the murder.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to do one's duty
Deberíamos cumplir aunque no será nada fácil.We should do our duty though it won't be very easy.
a. to feel obliged
Nos invitaron solo por cumplir.They invited us only because they felt obliged to do so.
cumplirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to happen)
a. to come true
Cuando me tocó la lotería, se cumplieron todos mis sueños.When I won the lottery, all my dreams came true.
b. to be implemented
El plan se cumplirá según lo previsto.The plan will be implemented as scheduled.
el cumplimiento(
koom
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plee
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myehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (abidance)
a. compliance
Las autoridades adoptarán medidas para asegurar el cumplimiento del reglamento.The authorities will take steps to ensure compliance with the regulations.
b. observance
Hay que insistir en el cumplimiento estricto del código de conducta.We need to insist on strict observance of the code of conduct.
a. achievement
Los empleados que aportan más al cumplimiento de los objetivos deben ser reconocidos.Those employees who contribute most to the achievement of objectives need to be recognized.
b. fulfillment (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Nuestro objetivo es contribuir al cumplimiento de las obligaciones internacionales en lo que respecta a la conservación.Our objective is to contribute to the fulfillment of international obligations regarding conservation.
c. fulfilment (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hay que tener en cuenta que se juzgará el cumplimiento de nuestras promesas.We need to bear in mind that we will be judged on our fulfilment of promises.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mi confianza en ti depende del cumplimiento de las promesas que has hecho.My trust in you depends on your fulfilling the promises you made.
Una buena organización del trabajo facilita el cumplimiento de los objetivos.Planning work properly makes achieving objectives possible.
a. performance
La empresa podrá prorrogar el contrato si estima que su cumplimiento es satisfactorio.The company may extend the contract if it finds performance to be satisfactory
4. (completion)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Después del cumplimiento de una condena de 20 años, él por fin saldrá libre.After serving a 20-year sentence, he will finally be free.
No hay muchos programas para la reintegración social después del cumplimiento de las penas.There aren't many programs that provide social reintegration after sentences have been served.
5. (commerce)
a. expiry
La cuenta debe pagarse en su totalidad al cumplimiento de los tres meses de plazo.The bill should be paid in its entirety upon expiry of the credit period.
