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“Cumplir” (to complete) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Cumplir”

The subjuntivo presente of Cumplir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action or event happening in the present. For example, Espero que cumplas tu promesa. (I hope you keep your promise.)

Cumplir is a regular -ir verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Cumplir in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To fulfill or accomplish: for example, Es importante que cumplas con tus obligaciones (It’s important that you fulfill your obligations).

To comply: for example, Es necesario que cumplas con las reglas (It’s necessary that you comply with the rules).

To reach a certain age: for example, Cuando cumplas los 18 años, serás mayor de edad (When you reach 18 years old, you’ll be of legal age).

To keep a promise: for example, Espero que cumplas tu palabra (I hope you keep your word).

Slang: To satisfy sexually: for example, Ojalá que cumplas en la cama esta noche (I hope you satisfy in bed tonight).

Real Life Examples of Cumplir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo cumpla con sus tareas escolares. (I hope my son completes his school assignments.)

Es importante que todos cumplamos con las reglas de la comunidad. (It’s important that we all follow the community rules.)

Aunque no quieras, es necesario que cumplas con tus obligaciones. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s necessary that you fulfill your obligations.)

Ojalá que el equipo cumpla con las expectativas de los aficionados. (Hopefully the team meets the expectations of the fans.)

Para tener éxito, es crucial que cumplas con tus metas y objetivos. (To be successful, it’s crucial that you meet your goals and objectives.)

Me gustaría que cumpliéramos con el plazo de entrega del proyecto. (I’d like us to meet the project’s deadline.)

El jefe exige que los empleados cumplan con el código de vestimenta. (The boss demands that employees comply with the dress code.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que cumplas con tus responsabilidades. (Even though it’s hard work, it’s important that you fulfill your responsibilities.)

Para viajar al extranjero, es un requisito que cumplas con ciertos requisitos. (To travel abroad, it’s a requirement that you meet certain requirements.)

Ojalá que todos cumplamos con nuestro deber cívico de votar. (Hopefully we all fulfill our civic duty to vote.)

Es fundamental que cumpláis con las normas de seguridad en el trabajo. (It’s essential that you all follow the safety regulations at work.)

Desearía que mis compañeros de clase cumplieran con las tareas a tiempo. (I wish my classmates would complete their assignments on time.)

Para mantener una buena salud, es recomendable que cumplas con un régimen de ejercicio. (To maintain good health, it’s advisable that you follow an exercise regimen.)

Aunque no sea fácil, es importante que cumplan con sus promesas. (Even though it’s not easy, it’s important that they keep their promises.)

Me alegraría mucho que mis hijos cumplieran con sus sueños y aspiraciones. (I would be very happy if my children fulfilled their dreams and aspirations.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Cumplir (to complete) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.