Terminar (en. Finish)

/teɾmiˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something come to an end.

I decided to finish the project before the deadline.

Decidí terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.

To put an end to a situation or relationship.

After the discussion, they decided to end their friendship.

Después de la discusión, decidieron terminar su amistad.

To complete a task or activity.

I am going to finish my homework before going out to play.

Voy a terminar mis deberes antes de salir a jugar.

From Latin 'terminare', which means 'to mark a limit'.

to finish studying

to finish the activity of studying.

terminar de estudiar

to put an end to something

to put an end to a situation or problem.

terminar con algo

to end in

to conclude in a certain way.

terminar en

to end up on the road

to not reach the goal or destination.

terminar en el camino

termination

action of finishing something.

terminación

terminator

person or thing that ends or concludes.

terminador

terminable

that can be finished.

terminable

To end a romantic relationship.

She said she was going to break up with her boyfriend.

Ella dijo que iba a terminar con su novio.

To finish something quickly.

I’m going to finish that in no time.

Voy a terminar eso en un santiamén.