Complementar
Example: Para mejorar el proyecto, debemos complementar las ideas iniciales.
Definition
"Complementar" means to add something extra or necessary to improve or complete an existing idea, object, or situation. It involves combining elements to enhance or perfect a whole, often by filling in gaps or providing support, as in "To improve the project, we must complement the initial ideas."
Etymology
The word "complementar" comes from the Latin verb 'complementare,' which means 'to fill up, complete, or supply.' It is derived from 'complementum,' meaning 'that which completes or fills up.' Did you know? The idea behind "complementar" is about making something whole by adding what it lacks.
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"Complementar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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