Meaning and behavior
What does cumplirse mean?
Cumplirse means to come true / be fulfilled / be completed. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- cumplirse
- Gerund
- cumpliéndose
- Past participle
- cumplido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: cumplirse + dream, deadline or condition .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of cumplirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Cumplirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me cumplo |
| tú | te cumples |
| él / ella / usted | se cumple |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos cumplimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os cumplís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se cumplen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of cumplirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Cumplirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me cumplí |
| tú | te cumpliste |
| él / ella / usted | se cumplió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos cumplimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os cumplisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se cumplieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of cumplirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Cumplirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me cumplía |
| tú | te cumplías |
| él / ella / usted | se cumplía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos cumplíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os cumplíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se cumplían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of cumplirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Cumplirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me cumpliré |
| tú | te cumplirás |
| él / ella / usted | se cumplirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos cumpliremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os cumpliréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se cumplirán |
Verified context
A natural example
Nuestro sueño se cumple este año.
Our dream comes true this year.
me cumplo
Present form for yo.
nos cumplimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Cumplirse FAQ
What does cumplirse mean?
Cumplirse means to come true / be fulfilled / be completed.
Is cumplirse regular or irregular?
Cumplirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is cumplirse reflexive?
Yes. Cumplirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of cumplirse?
The gerund of cumplirse is cumpliéndose.
What is the past participle of cumplirse?
The past participle of cumplirse is cumplido.
How is cumplirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me cumplo, te cumples, se cumple, nos cumplimos, se cumplen.
How is cumplirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me cumplí, te cumpliste, se cumplió, nos cumplimos, se cumplieron.
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