cumplidos
/kumplidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "compliments" is translated into Spanish as cumplidos.
cumplidos refers to polite expressions of praise or admiration. The phrase is hacer cumplidos.
Which one should you use?
The plural form cumplidos is used for the expressions of praise. The singular form cumplido can also refer to a polite social gesture or a formal courtesy in addition to a compliment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is cumplido.
How do you pronounce it?
/kumplidos/
Did you know?
- The word cumplido shares a root with the phrase used to describe someone's birthday, as cumplir años means to 'fulfill' or 'complete' years.
- The word cumplido comes from the verb cumplir, which means 'to fulfill' or 'to complete'. Giving a compliment was historically seen as fulfilling a social obligation or duty.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone gives you a cumplido about your appearance, it is common to deflect it with a modest no es para tanto to avoid appearing arrogant.
Examples in context
- Hoy es un día de cumplidos. Mañana será un día de insultos.Today is a day of compliments. Tomorrow will be a day of insults.This sentence is useful for contrasting a day of cumplidos with a day of insults.Tatoeba #12856009 by mexicanhere, translation #2121910 by FeuDRenais2
- Admiro tu dedicación y esfuerzo.I admire your dedication and effort.
- Eres genial, amigo/a.You're awesome, my friend.
- ¡Qué bonito/a te ves hoy!You look beautiful/handsome today!
- Me encanta tu sentido del humor.I love your sense of humor.
- ¡Eres una persona increíble!You are an incredible person!
- Tienes un corazón muy bondadoso.You have a very kind heart.
- Tienes una mente muy aguda.You have a very sharp mind.
- Eres muy astuto/a.You are very clever.
- Tu sonrisa ilumina todo a tu alrededor.Your smile lights up everything around you.
- Tu belleza es única.Your beauty is unique.
- Tienes un don especial para la música.You have a special gift for music.
- Eres un/una artista increíble.You are an incredible artist.
- ¡Eres el/la mejor!You are the best!
- ¡Te ves chulísimo/a!You look fantastic!
- ¡Sos un/a groso/a!You are amazing!
- Ella siempre recibe muchos cumplidos por su trabajo.She always receives many compliments for her work.
- No aceptes sus cumplidos con tanta timidez.Do not accept his compliments with such shyness.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a colleague's presentation.
- Sofía¿Viste que recibió varios cumplidos tras su charla?Did you see that she received several compliments after her talk?
- MateoSí, se los merece por su gran esfuerzo.Yes, she deserves them because of her great effort.
- SofíaEs una persona muy talentosa.She is a very talented person.
- MateoTotalmente de acuerdo contigo, Sofía.Totally agree with you, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
