Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
incumplir
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkumˈpliɾ/
Meaning
- verbfail to keep
Example
Ella incumplió su promesa.
She failed to keep her promise.
More examples
La empresa incumplió el contrato.
The company breached the contract.
Core concept
An unfulfilled obligation.
Common phrases
incumplir una promesa
fail to keep a promise
incumplir un contrato
breach a contract
incumplir las normas
fail to comply with the rules
Similar words
fallar: Fail to meet an expectation or goal, producing an unsuccessful outcome.
romper: Renege on a promise or agreement, ending a previously made commitment.
violar: Breach a contract, law, or rule by neglecting or refusing to follow its terms.
Definition in Spanish
Fallar en cumplir una obligación, promesa o norma que se esperaba que se realizara.
Word origin
It is formed from the negative prefix in- plus Spanish cumplir 'to fulfill', ultimately from Latin complēre 'to fill', so the verb means 'not fulfill' or 'fail to keep'.
Usage tips
- Often takes a direct object (incumplir una promesa), and when specifying the duty or contract Spanish commonly uses incumplir con (incumplir con el contrato).