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"Complemento" is a form of "complemento", a noun which is often translated as "complement". "Verbo" is a noun which is often translated as "verb". Learn more about the difference between "verbo" and "complemento" below.
el verbo(
behr
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (formal) (style)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. language
Reconocí que era una obra de Shakespeare por su verbo.I knew it was one of Shakespeare's works from the language.
c. diction (literature)
Homero nos presenta su visión de la naturaleza a través de un verbo poético.Homer uses poetic diction to present us with his vision of nature.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es un orador de verbo muy fluido.He's a very articulate speaker.
La casera era una señora de verbo rudo.The landlady was a rough-spoken woman.
3. (formal) (pronouncements)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. words
Los libros nos permiten escuchar el verbo de los filósofos y escritores del pasado.Books allow us to hear the words of philosophers and writers from the past.
4. (religious)
el complemento(
kohm
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pleh
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mehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (supplement)
a. complement
La impresora multifuncional es el complemento perfecto para su oficina en casa.The multifunction printer is the perfect complement to your home office.
2. (culinary)
a. accompaniment
Las acelgas son un buen complemento para el pescado a la plancha.Chard is a good accompaniment to grilled fish.
a. complement
El complemento de un ángulo de 30 grados tiene 60 grados.The complement of a 30-degree angle has 60 degrees.
4. (grammar)
a. complement
En la frase "pon el libro en la mesa" el complemento preposicional de "en" es "la mesa".In the sentence "Put the book on the table," the prepositional complement of "on" is "the table".
b. object
El complemento directo recibe la acción de un verbo transitivo.A direct object receives the action of a transitive verb.
5. (extra pay)
a. bonus
El salario base es bajo, pero me pagan complementos por antigüedad e idiomas.The base salary is low, but I get paid bonuses for seniority and languages.
6. (ornament)
a. accessory
Ese collar es el complemento perfecto para tu vestido verde.That necklace is the perfect accessory to your green dress.
los complementos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (automobile)
a. accessories
Aquí venden complementos para todas las marcas de autos.They sell accessories for all brands of cars.
