cumpliendo las expectativas
/kumpljendo las eɡspeɡtatibas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'meeting expectations' is translated into Spanish as cumpliendo las expectativas.
This phrase is used to describe performing at a level that was hoped for or required.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the gerund cumpliendo (fulfilling or meeting), the definite article las (the) and the noun expectativas (expectations).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the general concept or use it as a subject, use the infinitive form cumplir las expectativas (to meet expectations). If you want to state that someone or something met expectations as a completed action, use the past tense cumplió las expectativas (he/she/it met expectations).
Did you know?
- While expectativas is common, if a person fails to meet expectations in a social setting, a Spaniard might say they 'not met the type' using the idiom no dar la talla.
- The word cumplir comes from the Latin 'complere', meaning 'to fill up'. This creates a mental image of filling a vessel to the brim rather than simply reaching a target.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'meeting of expectations' in a social or romantic context is often discussed using the word ilusiones, which blends 'expectations' with 'hopes' and 'dreams'.
Examples in context
- La empresa ha logrado el cumplimiento de las expectativas del cliente.The company has achieved the fulfillment of the client's expectations.
- El proyecto final estuvo a la altura de las expectativas del director.The final project was up to the director's expectations.
- El nuevo restaurante cumplió con las expectativas de sus clientes habituales.The new restaurant met the expectations of its regular customers.
- El concierto estuvo a la altura, superando las expectativas de los fanáticos.The concert was up to par, exceeding the fans' expectations.
- La presentación estuvo a la altura de las expectativas de los asistentes.The presentation was up to the expectations of the attendees.
- El nuevo producto cumplió con las expectativas de los clientes latinoamericanos.The new product met the expectations of Latin American customers.
- El nuevo empleado está cumpliendo las expectativas.The new employee is meeting expectations.
- Estamos cumpliendo las expectativas del cliente con este proyecto.We are meeting the client's expectations with this project.
- Sigue cumpliendo las expectativas de la empresa.He continues meeting the company's expectations.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a recent performance review at the office.
- Lucía¿Cómo va el rendimiento de Daniel?How is Daniel's performance going?
- DanielÉl está cumpliendo las expectativas del equipo.He is meeting the team's expectations.
- LucíaMe alegra mucho escuchar eso.I am very happy to hear that.
- DanielEs un gran trabajador.He is a great worker.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
