terminar

/teɾmiˈnaɾ/

to finish/end

Terminaré el proyecto esta semana.

I will finish the project this week.

formal

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.

informal

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.

Collocations

terminar deto finish doing somethingterminar conto finish with (something or someone)

to end up in (a place or situation)

Pay attention to the context to understand if 'terminar' refers to completion, ending a relationship, or concluding an employment.

Use 'terminar de' for actions and 'terminar con' for things/people.

From Latin 'terminare', to set a boundary or limit.

Versatile verb for indicating completion across various contexts.

termin-

boundary/limit (from Latin 'terminus')

root

-ar

to do/to make (verb suffix)

suffix

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