Meaning
To successfully reach a desired aim or target.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'cumplir' is often used in work contexts to mean 'doing one's duty'. Being a 'persona cumplidora' is a high compliment. In Mexico, the phrase is common in both business and personal life. It is often used to express determination. Argentines often use 'lograr' as a synonym for 'cumplir' in casual speech. In Colombia, 'cumplir' is frequently used in academic settings to talk about course objectives.
Focus on the result
Use this phrase when you want to sound professional and results-oriented.
Don't use for chores
Avoid using this for simple tasks like cleaning or cooking unless they are part of a larger plan.
Meaning
To successfully reach a desired aim or target.
Focus on the result
Use this phrase when you want to sound professional and results-oriented.
Don't use for chores
Avoid using this for simple tasks like cleaning or cooking unless they are part of a larger plan.
Reliability
In Spanish, being a 'persona cumplidora' is a great compliment.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'cumplir'.
Nosotros ________ nuestro objetivo de ventas ayer.
The subject is 'nosotros', so the verb must be in the first-person plural.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
'Cumplir' is the correct verb to collocate with 'objetivo'.
Match the verb with the noun.
Match: 1. Cumplir, 2. Alcanzar, 3. Hacer. A. La meta, B. Un objetivo, C. La tarea.
These are the most natural collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Lograste terminar el proyecto? B: Sí, ________.
The past tense is needed to answer the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNosotros ________ nuestro objetivo de ventas ayer.
The subject is 'nosotros', so the verb must be in the first-person plural.
Choose the best option.
'Cumplir' is the correct verb to collocate with 'objetivo'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the most natural collocations.
A: ¿Lograste terminar el proyecto? B: Sí, ________.
The past tense is needed to answer the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsUsually no. Use 'terminar' or 'hacer' for tasks. 'Cumplir' is for goals.
It is neutral and works in both formal and informal settings.
They are synonyms, but 'objetivo' is more common in business.
No, 'meta' is feminine, so it must be 'cumplí la meta'.
Yes, it is used everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.
You can say 'No pude cumplir mi objetivo'.
Yes, 'cumplir un sueño' is also a very common expression.
No, it is a standard verb-object collocation.
Use the plural: 'Cumplí mis objetivos'.
Absolutely, it is a great way to talk about your achievements.
Only if you use it for everything. Use it for important goals.
The opposite would be 'fallar en el objetivo' or 'no cumplir el objetivo'.
Related Phrases
Alcanzar una meta
synonymTo reach a goal
Lograr un propósito
similarTo achieve a purpose
Cumplir años
contrastTo have a birthday
Tener un objetivo
builds onTo have a goal
