complement

ˈkɒmplɪmənt
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Translation of complement from English into Spanish,

Verb

tr.
1.

enhance

add to something in a way that enhances or improves it
  • A fine wine can complement a good meal..Un buen vino puede complementar una buena comida.
2.

complete

make something whole or perfect
  • The sauce complements the dish perfectly.La salsa complementa el plato perfectamente.
3.

inverse value

TECH.
convert a voltage or number into its matching inverse value
TECH.
  • The circuit complements the input signal.El circuito complementa la señal de entrada.

Noun

1.

fits together

something that completes or makes perfect
  • The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.La bufanda es un complemento perfecto para su atuendo.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
word or phrase completing a grammatical construction
TECH.
  • In 'She is happy', 'happy' is the complement.En 'Ella está feliz', 'feliz' es el complemento.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
angle adding to another to make 90 degrees
TECH.
complemento mángulo complementario
  • The two angles are complements in the triangle.Los dos ángulos son complementos en el triángulo.
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Expressions with complement: examples in English and translations in Spanish

complemento completo
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
complemento de personal
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
número de personal
total de empleados
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
sistema del complemento
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
fijación del complemento
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
reacción de fijación del complemento
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.

Synonyms and analogies of complement in English

Examples of complement in a sentence

  • The new curtains complement the room's decor.
  • The wine complements the cheese nicely.
  • Her scarf complements her outfit beautifully.
  • The system complements the binary code.
  • This function complements the original value.
  • The wine was a fine complement to the meal.

Translations of "complement" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
complementarv.

They discovered that nonacademic experiences could complement their formal education beautifully.

Descubrieron que las experiencias no académicas podían complementar maravillosamente su educación formal.

completarv.

In the morning, complement the treatment by applying moisturizing sun protection.

Por la mañana, completar con la aplicación de moisturising sun protection.

complementarsev.

He admires how different skin tones can complement each other.

Él admira cómo diferentes tonos de piel pueden complementarse entre sí.

Noun
complementonm.

It's essential to evaluate the staff complement when planning new projects.

Es esencial evaluar el complemento de personal al planificar nuevos proyectos.

dotaciónnf.

The company prides itself on a strong personnel complement that delivers results.

La empresa se enorgullece de una sólida dotación de recursos que entrega resultados.

complementariedadnf.

It is essential that approaches and players genuinely complement each other.

Resulta indispensable una verdadera complementariedad de los enfoques y de los actores.

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complement: Examples and translations in context

Fasting and prayer complement the themes expressed in the collect.

El ayuno y la oración complementan los temas expresados en la colecta.

This book is featuring illustrations that beautifully complement the story.

Este libro está ilustrado con imágenes que complementan hermosamente la historia.

Those earrings are quite becoming and complement your features nicely.

Esos pendientes te quedan muy bien y complementan tus facciones perfectamente.

Their parenting roles complement each other, creating a well-rounded approach.

Sus roles como padres se complementan, creando un enfoque equilibrado en la crianza.

Choose soft furnishings that reflect your personal style and complement your home.

Elige textiles decorativos que reflejen tu estilo personal y complementen tu hogar.

The mid-range furniture pieces complement each other well in the living room.

Los muebles de precio intermedio se complementan bien en la sala de estar.

Digital platforms complement rather than replace the traditional printed press.

Las plataformas digitales complementan en lugar de reemplazar a la prensa tradicional.

To enhance storytelling, sound design must complement the visuals effectively.

Para mejorar la narración, el diseño de sonido debe complementar eficazmente lo visual.

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