Terminación (en. Ending)
/teɾminaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of finishing something, such as a project or task.
The termination of the project was achieved before the deadline.
La terminación del proyecto se logró antes de la fecha límite.
The end of a word or an object.
The termination of this word is important for its correct use.
La terminación de esta palabra es importante para su correcto uso.
Form or modality of termination in grammar.
The verbal termination indicates the tense and the person of the verb.
La terminación verbal indica el tiempo y la persona del verbo.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'terminatione', which means 'end, conclusion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to consider it finished
It means to complete a task or activity.
dar por concluido
early termination
Termination of a contract or agreement before its stipulated deadline.
terminación anticipada
unfinished
That has not reached its completion.
sin terminar
Related Words
to finish
To make something come to its end.
terminar
finished
That has been completed or finished.
terminado
terminable
That can be finished or completed.
terminable
Slang Meanings
Last part of a process or activity.
The termination of the party was spectacular.
La terminación de la fiesta fue espectacular.
The outcome of a situation or story.
The book has a very unexpected ending.
El libro tiene una terminación muy inesperada.