Termina (en. Ends)
/teɾˈmina/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To finish, conclude, or finalize something.
She always finishes her work on time.
Ella siempre termina su trabajo a tiempo.
To reach a final point in a process or action.
The race ends in the main square.
La carrera termina en la plaza mayor.
To undergo a change that implies a conclusion or end.
Their relationship ends this week.
La relación entre ellos termina esta semana.
Etymology
From Latin 'terminare', which means 'to mark a limit or end'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the day ends
Refers to the conclusion of a day's work.
termina el día
when does this end
Questions about the end of a process or activity.
cuando termina esto
everything has an end
Expresses that everything in life will eventually conclude.
todo tiene un final
Related Words
termination
The act of finishing or the state of being finished.
terminación
terminator
The one who finishes something, can refer to a person or an object.
terminador
terminable
That can be finished.
terminable
Slang Meanings
To end something abruptly.
The project ended suddenly.
El proyecto se terminó de golpe.
Used to refer to someone who stopped talking or participating.
She ended the conversation abruptly.
Ella terminó la conversación de manera brusca.