terminar
Terminaré el proyecto esta semana.
I will finish the project this week.
To bring to an end; to complete or conclude something.
Terminó su carrera con excelentes calificaciones.
She finished her degree with excellent grades.
Often used in formal and informal contexts to indicate completion.
To end a relationship or employment.
Después de un año, decidieron terminar.
After a year, they decided to break up.
Context determines if it refers to a personal or professional end.
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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.