cumplido
compliment
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kumˈpli.ðo/
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Cultural Note
'Cumplido' has two meanings: a compliment, and the adjective meaning 'fulfilled/accomplished.' Unlike 'piropo,' which is specifically a street compliment, 'cumplido' is the general, polite word for any compliment. In Spanish social etiquette, 'hacer cumplidos' (paying compliments) is an expected part of polite interaction, especially when visiting someone's home or meeting someone new.
📝 Example Sentences
Siempre me dice cumplidos muy bonitos.
He always says very nice compliments to me.
Acepta el cumplido y di gracias.
Accept the compliment and say thank you.
No sé recibir cumplidos, me pongo roja.
I don't know how to take compliments, I blush.