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cumplimentar

to complete (a form); to compliment

verb koom-plee-men-TAHR Rare

Usage Note

Cumplimentar has two distinct uses: in administrative contexts it means to fill out or fulfil a document (cumplimentar un formulario), and in social contexts it means to pay a compliment or pay respects to someone. Do not confuse it with complementar ('to complement/supplement').

Examples

"Hay que cumplimentar el formulario antes del viernes."

Natural Translation

You have to fill in the form before Friday.

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