cumplir con los requisitos
/kumpliɾ kon los ɾekisitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'meet requirements' is translated into Spanish as cumplir con los requisitos.
This phrase is used to express the act of satisfying the necessary conditions or standards needed for a particular purpose.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb cumplir is the core of the phrase and literally means to fulfill, complete or comply with a duty or standard.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the synonymous formal phrase satisfacer los requisitos. If you want to emphasize that one is meeting essential or indispensable requirements, you can use satisfacer los requisitos indispensables. Additionally, to convey the specific idea of ensuring that one meets the requirements, use asegurarse de cumplir con los requisitos.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using encontrar los requisitos to mean 'meet requirements'. This literally means 'to find the requirements' and is a common error for English speakers.
Did you know?
- The verb cumplir is used to say someone is having a birthday. To say 'I am turning 30' you would say cumplo 30 años, literally meaning you are 'fulfilling' that age.
- The Spanish word cumplido can also be a noun meaning 'a compliment', derived from the idea of a 'fulfilled' social duty of politeness.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says cumplido about a person, they aren't saying they are punctual or requirement-meeting, but that they are being overly polite or flattering in a formal way.
Examples in context
- Para obtener la beca, debes cumplir con los requisitos académicos establecidos.To obtain the scholarship, you must meet the established academic requirements.
- El candidato debe satisfacer los requisitos legales para obtener la licencia.The candidate must meet the legal requirements to obtain the license.
- ¡Genial! Cumples con los requisitos para unirte a nuestro equipo.Great! You meet the requirements to join our team.
- La empresa busca candidatos que satisfagan los requisitos indispensables del puesto.The company is looking for candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position.
- Solo los estudiantes que completen los requisitos del curso recibirán un certificado.Only students who meet the course requirements will receive a certificate.
- Antes de presentar tu solicitud, asegúrate de cumplir con todos los requisitos solicitados.Before submitting your application, make sure you meet all the required criteria.
- Debes cumplir con los requisitos para el puesto.You must meet the requirements for the position.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a job application.
- DanielLucía, ¿crees que puedo cumplir con los requisitos?Lucía, do you think I can meet the requirements?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, tienes mucha experiencia.Yes, Daniel, you have a lot of experience.
- Daniel¿Y mis estudios?And my studies?
- LucíaTus estudios también cumplen con los requisitos.Your studies also meet the requirements.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
