cumpla

Cumpla is a form of the Spanish verb cumplir, meaning to fulfill, complete, or comply. It is not a standalone noun or place name; rather, it appears in two common grammatical contexts: as the third-person singular present subjunctive form (que cumpla) and as the formal second-person singular imperative for usted (Cumpla).

In the present subjunctive, cumpla is used in subordinate clauses after expressions of desire, doubt, necessity, or emotion. For example: “Espero que él cumpla con sus responsabilidades” or “Es importante que ella cumpla los requisitos.” The subjunctive form conveys that the action is hypothetical, desired, or uncertain rather than a definite statement of fact.

As an imperative, cumpla serves as the polite command form for usted. It is used to instruct or request someone in a formal context to fulfill an obligation: “Cumpla con las reglas” (Please comply with the rules). The corresponding informal commands use other forms (for tú, cumplas; for vosotros, cumplid).

Etymology traces cumpla back to the Latin verb complēre, meaning to fill up or complete, through medieval Spanish forms that led to modern cumplir. The root carries the sense of fulfilling duties, promises, or requirements.

See also: cumplir, cumplimiento, subjuntivo español, imperativo.