Spanish word

completar

Pronunciation

IPA/kompleˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcomplete, finish

Example

Ya he completado la tarea.

I have already completed the homework.

Illustration for completar (complete)

More examples

Necesitas completar el formulario antes de mañana.

You need to fill in the form by tomorrow.

Core concept

Adding the last pieces to a jigsaw puzzle.

Common phrases

  • completar una tarea

    finish a task

  • completar un formulario

    fill in a form

  • completar la lista

    complete the list

Similar words

acabar: Brings an action or event to an end.
terminar: Finishes a task or activity by carrying it through to its planned endpoint.
rellenar: Fills a space, container, or form field with material or information.
cumplir: Fulfills an obligation, promise, or requirement.

Definition in Spanish

Añadir lo que falta para que algo sea entero; también indicar que una acción ha concluido.

Word origin

From Latin completus/completāre (com- 'together' + plēre 'to fill'), originally meaning to fill up and make whole.

Usage tips

  • Completar is used for filling in missing information (completar un formulario) or for bringing something to a whole, while complementar means to complement or mutually reinforce.

Other meanings

  • fill inverb
  • add toverb
  • fulfillverb

Opposites

Related words

  • completadocompletedadjective
  • completamentecompletelyadverb
  • completacióncompletionnoun

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