What is the Spanish word for "complement"?

Learn how to say "complement" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

complement

Spanish

complemento

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Alternative translations of "complement"

complementar
complemento (matemáticas)
complemento (gramática)

Examples of how to use "complement" in Spanish

English
This wine is a perfect complement to the fish.
Spanish
Este vino es un complemento perfecto para el pescado.
English
Her smile is a perfect complement to his laugh.
Spanish
Su sonrisa es un complemento perfecto para su risa.
English
Salt is a good complement to sweet desserts.
Spanish
La sal es un buen complemento para los postres dulces.
English
The teacher gave a complement to each student.
Spanish
El profesor dio un cumplido a cada estudiante.
English
A bright scarf can be a nice complement.
Spanish
Una bufanda brillante puede ser un bonito complemento.

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