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compliment in Spanish

compliment in Spanish is cumplido, cumplimiento, falago — compliment means a remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

compliment in Spanish

cumplido
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
cumplimiento
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
falago
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
halago
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
falago
noun
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
halago
noun
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
cumplimentar
verb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
dar un cumplido
verb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
falagar
verb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
felicitar
verb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
halagar
verb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

What does "compliment" mean?

  1. noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
    "He paid her a compliment on her cooking."
  2. verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
    "Several guests complimented the chef on the fish."
  3. noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.
    "Please give my compliments to your parents."
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compliment in a sentence

  • He paid her a compliment on her cooking.
  • Being asked to speak again was the best compliment they could have given him.
  • Several guests complimented the chef on the fish.
  • She complimented me on my Portuguese.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compliment" in Spanish?

"compliment" in Spanish is cumplido, cumplimiento, falago. compliment means: A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

How do you use "compliment" in a sentence?

Example: "He paid her a compliment on her cooking." In Spanish, "compliment" is cumplido, cumplimiento, falago.

Are there other ways to say "compliment" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "compliment": cumplido, cumplimiento, falago, halago, cumplimentar, dar un cumplido.

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