How to use “Cumplir” in Spanish
Cumplir is one of those verbs that keeps cropping up but can mean different things depending on the context. In general it can mean “to comply”, “to fulfill”, “to reach a certain age” or “to stick to”. In this blog post we will look at how to use cumplir with many examples and common expressions.
What does cumplir mean?
Cumplir can mean:
1) To fulfill
2) To comply
3) To reach (an age, anniversary)
4) To stick to
Let’s look at each one in more detail and offer some common examples of how it is used. Continue reading
Spanish Football Phrases
Join in with the locals by discussing football!
With the Euros just underway now is a great time to learn some football lingo! What better way to strike up conversation with the Spanish people than to discuss football! It is worth pointing out to start with that some football related words vary depending on country and region.
Here are some key words and phrases to start you off.
Remember, some of the endings will change depending on whether they are male or female.
Spanish positions / titles:
football player – el/la futbolista
coach – entrenador/a
captain – el capitán
goalkeeper – portero/a / el guardameta Continue reading
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