The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Cumplir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Cumple tus promesas. (Fulfill your promises.)

Cumplir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cumplir (to fulfill) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Cumplir generally means to fulfill, accomplish or comply, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To fulfill or accomplish: For example, ¡Cumple con tus deberes! (Fulfill your duties!)

To comply or obey: For example, ¡Cumple las reglas! (Obey the rules!)

To keep a promise: For example, ¡Cumple tu palabra! (Keep your word!)

To reach an age: For example, ¡Cumple años feliz! (Have a happy birthday!)

Colloquial: To satisfy sexually (vulgar): For example, ¡Cúmpleme esta noche! (Satisfy me tonight!)

Examples

Examples of Cumplir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Cumple tus sueños! (Pursue your dreams!)

Por favor, cumplan con las reglas del hotel. (Please follow the hotel rules.)

Antes de salir, cumplamos con nuestras responsabilidades. (Before leaving, let’s fulfill our responsibilities.)

Oye, ¿puedes cumplir con tu parte del trato? (Hey, can you hold up your end of the deal?)

Para tener éxito, cumpla con su plan de estudios. (To be successful, stick to your study plan.)

Amigo, cumple tu palabra y devuélveme el dinero que me debes. (Friend, keep your word and pay me back the money you owe me.)

Equipo, cumplamos con los plazos para entregar el proyecto a tiempo. (Team, let’s meet the deadlines to deliver the project on time.)

Mamá, cumpla con su dieta para mantenerse saludable. (Mom, follow your diet to stay healthy.)

Oye, no te olvides de cumplir con tus tareas antes de salir a jugar. (Hey, don’t forget to do your chores before going out to play.)

Señor, cumpla con las leyes de tránsito para evitar multas. (Sir, obey the traffic laws to avoid fines.)

Chicos, cumplan con sus promesas y sean responsables. (Guys, keep your promises and be responsible.)

Para ser un buen ciudadano, cumple con tus obligaciones cívicas. (To be a good citizen, fulfill your civic duties.)

Empleados, cumplan con el código de vestimenta de la empresa. (Employees, follow the company’s dress code.)

Hija, cumple con tus tareas escolares antes de ver televisión. (Daughter, do your homework before watching TV.)

Equipo, cumplamos con los estándares de calidad para satisfacer a nuestros clientes. (Team, let’s meet the quality standards to satisfy our customers.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cumplir (to fulfill) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.