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 →