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cumplir means to meet/fulfill — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 14, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

cumplir

verb • /[koom-PLEER]/

to meet/fulfill

Example:

Debemos cumplir con las metas establecidas.

We must meet the established goals.

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🧠 What does cumplir mean?

Cumplir is a versatile Spanish verb meaning 'to fulfill,' 'to meet,' 'to complete,' or 'to comply with.' In a business context, it's frequently used to talk about meeting deadlines, fulfilling obligations, or complying with regulations. It can also refer to reaching a certain age or celebrating a birthday.

📚 Extra examples

  • Cumplimos con todos los requisitos legales.
    We met all the legal requirements.
  • El proyecto cumplió con las expectativas del cliente.
    The project fulfilled the client's expectations.
  • Debemos cumplir con el plazo.
    We must meet the deadline.
  • Mañana cumplo treinta años.
    Tomorrow I turn thirty.
  • Juan cumplió su promesa de entregar el informe a tiempo.
    Juan fulfilled his promise to deliver the report on time.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to meet/fulfill' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to meet/fulfill' in Spanish is 'cumplir.'
How do you pronounce 'cumplir' in Spanish?
Cumplir is pronounced koom-PLEER, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'cumplir' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Cumplimos con el contrato' (We fulfilled the contract), 'Ella cumple veinte años mañana' (She turns twenty tomorrow).
What is the English translation of 'cumplir'?
Cumplir can be translated as 'to fulfill,' 'to meet,' 'to complete,' 'to comply with,' or 'to turn' (an age).
Does 'cumplir' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all Spanish verbs, 'cumplir' conjugates according to the subject. For example: 'yo cumplo' (I fulfill), 'él cumple' (he fulfills), 'nosotros cumplimos' (we fulfill).
Is 'cumplir' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'cumplir' is a very common verb used in both everyday and formal Spanish.
Does 'cumplir' have slang or double meanings?
While 'cumplir' itself doesn't have many slang meanings, phrases like 'cumplir años' specifically mean 'to have a birthday', not just any fulfillment of years.
Is 'cumplir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'cumplir' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'cumplir' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo cumplo, Tú cumples, Él/Ella/Usted cumple, Nosotros/as cumplimos, Vosotros/as cumplís, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes cumplen.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cumplir"

Synonyms: realizar, llevar a cabo, ejecutar, satisfacer
Opposites: incumplir, desatender, fallar

💡 Did You Know?

Cumplir can also be used to talk about serving time in prison, such as 'Cumplió cinco años de condena.' (He served five years of his sentence).

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