Learn Spanish (Latin America): El informe está completo.

El informe está completo.

The report is complete.

Breakdown of El informe está completo.

estar

to be (location/state)

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Questions & Answers about El informe está completo.

Why do we use está instead of es with completo in this sentence?

Completo is an adjective that changes meaning depending on the verb. With estar, it means something is 'finished,' 'done,' or 'full.' Since the report has just been finished, we use está to show its completed state.

If I said El informe es completo, what would that mean?

Using ser describes an inherent characteristic. Ser completo means 'comprehensive,' 'exhaustive,' or 'thorough.' So, el informe es completo would mean it is a very detailed report that covers all the bases, rather than simply stating that the work on it is finished.

Can I use listo or terminado instead of completo?

Yes! El informe está terminado means 'The report is finished,' and El informe está listo means 'The report is ready.' All three are very natural and often used interchangeably in this context.

I've heard está completo used when talking about hotels. What does it mean there?

In the context of accommodations, seating, or events, estar completo means 'full,' 'fully booked,' or 'sold out.' If a hotel has a sign saying completo, it means they have no more rooms available.