completo

/komˈpleto/
adjectiveBeginner💡 complete
general

Having all necessary parts or elements; whole; entire.

El menú incluye un plato completo con sopa, ensalada y postre.

The menu includes a complete meal with soup, salad, and dessert.

Necesito un informe completo antes de tomar una decisión.

I need a complete report before making a decision.

💡

Often used to describe something that is finished or has all required components.

Sports

In sports, a full match or game (e.g., a 'partido completo' in soccer).

El jugador completó el partido a pesar de la lesión.

The player completed the match despite the injury.

💡

In this context, it refers to playing the entire duration of a game.

Collocations

completo y detalladocomplete and detailedcompleto éxitocomplete successcompleto fracasocomplete failure

Related Phrases

de principio a finphrase
from start to finish
sin faltaphrase
without fail

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Completo' is often used to describe something that is finished or has all necessary parts.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'completo' is versatile, avoid using it redundantly (e.g., 'completamente completo').

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere' (to fill up).

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'completo' can also refer to a type of hot dog in some Latin American countries, but this is a regional usage.

Word Breakdown

com-
together
prefix
+
-pleto
full
suffix
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