terminar
/teɾmiˈnaɾ/verb★Intermediate
formal
To bring to an end; to complete or conclude something.
Terminó su carrera con excelentes calificaciones.
She finished her degree with excellent grades.
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Often used in formal and informal contexts to indicate completion.
informal
To end a relationship or employment.
Después de un año, decidieron terminar.
After a year, they decided to break up.
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Context determines if it refers to a personal or professional end.
Collocations
terminar deto finish doing somethingterminar conto finish with (something or someone)
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Terminar enphrasal verb
to end up in (a place or situation)
💡Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
Pay attention to the context to understand if 'terminar' refers to completion, ending a relationship, or concluding an employment.
⚡Gold Rule
Prepositional Usage
Use 'terminar de' for actions and 'terminar con' for things/people.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'terminare', to set a boundary or limit.
📝Usage Notes
Versatile verb for indicating completion across various contexts.
Word Breakdown
termin-
boundary/limit (from Latin 'terminus')
root-ar
to do/to make (verb suffix)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés