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No. 2,571 in Spanish

complemento

"Complemento" in Spanish means "complement" or "something that completes or enhances something else."

In a sentence

  • El collar es un complemento perfecto para el vestido.

    The necklace is a perfect complement to the dress.

    In this sentence, 'complemento' refers to an accessory or item that enhances the visual appeal of the dress, signifying something that completes or goes well with something else.

  • En gramática, el complemento directo recibe la acción del verbo.

    In grammar, the direct object receives the action of the verb.

    Here, 'complemento' is used in a grammatical context to denote an element of a sentence that functions as the recipient of the verb's action, providing additional linguistic information.

  • Necesitamos un complemento alimenticio para una dieta balanceada.

    We need a dietary supplement for a balanced diet.

    'Complemento' in this sentence refers to a dietary item used to ensure completeness in nutritional needs, demonstrating the word's application in describing something supplementary for completeness.

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