Spanish Conversation · Level 3
87 words
Spanish word
incompleto
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkomˈpleto/
Meaning
- adjectiveincomplete
Example
El paquete llegó incompleto.
The package arrived incomplete.
More examples
El formulario está incompleto y falta una firma.
The application form is incomplete and a signature is missing.
Core concept
A jigsaw puzzle with several pieces missing.
Common phrases
documento incompleto
incomplete document
formulario incompleto
incomplete application form
proyecto incompleto
unfinished project
Similar words
imperfecto: Having defects in function or form that prevent it from being perfect.
insuficiente: Falling short in amount, extent, or quality for the intended purpose.
faltante: Specifically lacking a required element or entry.
inacabado: Still unfinished due to the work or construction not being completed.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que no alcanza la totalidad esperada por ausencia de partes, detalles o datos.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' and completus 'filled', the elements mean 'not complete' and form the Spanish adjective incompleto.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes incompleto for missing parts or information from inacabado for something whose work or process is not finished.
Other meanings
- unfinishedadjective
- partialadjective
Opposites
- completocompleteadjective
- terminadofinishedadjective
Related words
- incompletamenteincompletelyadverb
- incompletitudincompletenessnoun