completar

Senses

1. 1.

   to complete, to finish

   to bring something to completion or to its end

2. 2.

   to turn (an age), to reach

   to arrive at a particular age or milestone

3. 3.

   to fill up, to complete

   to add what is missing to make something whole or full

Examples

• "Ela vai completar 30 anos no próximo mês."

  She's going to turn 30 next month.

• "Preciso completar o formulário antes de enviar."

  I need to complete the form before submitting it.

• "Faltam só duas figurinhas para completar o álbum."

  I'm just missing two stickers to complete the album.

Usage

Very common regular -ar verb. Often used with ages (completar X anos). Common collocations include "completar o cadastro" (complete registration), "completar a equipe" (fill out the team), and "completar o tanque" (fill up the tank). Don't confuse with "complementar" (to complement/supplement).