Cumplir
Example: Ella debe cumplir con todas las tareas antes del viernes.
Definition
"Cumplir" means to fulfill or carry out a duty, obligation, or task. It involves completing something as required or promised, such as meeting deadlines or honoring commitments, like in the phrase: She must fulfill all the tasks before Friday.
Etymology
The verb "cumplir" comes from the Latin word 'complēre,' which means 'to fill up' or 'to complete.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean fulfilling obligations or carrying out tasks. Did you know? The sense of 'filling up' transitioned into fulfilling promises or duties.
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"Cumplir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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