What does completo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word completo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use completo in Spanish.

The word completo in Spanish means complete, finished, total, full, perfect, sold out, finish, complete, on full-time, full-time, 24/7, fully assembled, fully articulated, full bathroom, full bath, complete idiot, full-time contract, full name, name in full, whole wheat bread, comprehensive package, full range, the works, totally, completely, cover completely, work full-time. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word completo

complete

adjetivo (con todas sus partes)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El motor está completo, todas sus partes han sido ensambladas.
The engine's complete - all the components have been assembled.

finished

adjetivo (terminado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El trabajo está casi completo, cumpliremos con la fecha de entrega.
The work's nearly finished - we'll meet the delivery date.

total

adjetivo (total, general)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El evento fue un éxito completo, todos los invitados quedaron complacidos.
The event was a total success - all the guests were satisfied.

full

adjetivo (lleno, repleto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Se cerraron las inscripciones para el curso de inglés porque el cupo está completo.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I won't be able to take the course this year - it's already full.

perfect

adjetivo (perfecto, absoluto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi abuelo era un completo caballero, sus modales lo confirmaban.
My grandfather was a perfect gentleman - it was clear from his manners.

sold out

adjetivo (local: lleno, ocupado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Lo siento, el aforo está completo y no podemos dejar entrar a nadie más.
I'm sorry, the venue's sold out, and we can't let anyone else in.

finish

verbo transitivo (acabar, terminar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tiziano Vecellio murió antes de poder completar La Piedad, su última obra.
Titian died before he could finish his last work, the Pietà.

complete

verbo transitivo (una cantidad: reunir) (a group or set)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Con esta pieza completamos la docena.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I only need one more card to complete the set.

on full-time

locución adverbial (a jornada completa)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Miguel está a tiempo completo en la oficina, está de 8 a 15h.
Miguel is on full-time in the office, he's here from 8 until 15h.

full-time, 24/7

locución adverbial (con total dedicación)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tengo que estar con los niños a tiempo completo, no tengo tiempo para descansar.
I have to be with the kids full-time (or: 24/7); I don't have time to rest.

fully assembled

(montaje total)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

fully articulated

(texto: todos los artículos) (text)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La secretaria preparó un articulado completo con todos los decretos.

full bathroom, full bath

(baño con inodoro y ducha)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

complete idiot

locución nominal masculina (peyorativo (perfecto idiota)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El ministro se comportó como un completo imbécil.
The minister behaved like a complete idiot.

full-time contract

(der: laboral; al menos 32 h. semanales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

full name, name in full

(nombre y apellidos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Debe completar el formulario con su nombre completo, por favor.
You need to fill in the form with your full name, please.

whole wheat bread

(tipo de pan)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

comprehensive package, full range

(de servicios ofrecidos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este paquete completo de telefonía incluye acceso a internet y SMS ilimitados.
This comprehensive telephone package includes Internet access and unlimited SMS messages.

the works

locución nominal masculina (figurado (cosa íntegra, todo) (colloquial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No me cuentes la historia por partes; quiero el paquete completo.
Don't tell me the story piecemeal, I want the works.

totally, completely

locución adverbial (totalmente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La lluvia torrencial destruyó los cultivos por completo.
The torrential rain totally (or: completely) destroyed the crops.

cover completely

locución verbal (cubrir completamente)

Si no tapan por completo el pozo seco podría ocurrir un accidente.
There could be an accident if they don't completely cover that dry well.

work full-time

locución verbal (ocho horas al día)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Manuela trabaja a tiempo completo, 40 horas a la semana.
Mindy works full-time: 40 hours per week.

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