Terminan (en. End)

/teɾmiˈnan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To bring something to an end.
They finish the project tomorrow.
Ellos terminan el proyecto mañana.
To reach the end of a process.
Classes end at three in the afternoon.
Las clases terminan a las tres de la tarde.
To consume something completely.
They finish the meal leaving nothing behind.
Ellos terminan la comida sin dejar nada.

Etymology

From Latin 'terminare', meaning 'to mark an end or a limit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they finish on time
They conclude at the expected time.
terminan a tiempo
they end amidst laughter
They conclude in a pleasant or fun way.
terminan entre risas
they end up regretting
They reach a point where they regret a decision.
terminan por arrepentirse

Related Words

finish
To carry out the end of something.
terminar
term
A word or expression that indicates the end of an action.
término
ending
The act of bringing something to an end.
terminación

Slang Meanings

They finish
My friends always say they finish everything when they go to a party.
Mis amigos siempre dicen que acaban con todo cuando van a una fiesta.
They say goodbye
When the concert ends, everyone says goodbye amidst applause.
Cuando el concierto termina, todos se despiden entre aplausos.