terminé
“terminé” means “I finished” in Spanish (completed an activity or task).
I finished, I ended
Also: I completed
📝 In Action
¡Terminé mi tarea! Ahora puedo jugar.
A1I finished my homework! Now I can play.
Ayer terminé el libro que me recomendaste.
A2Yesterday I finished the book you recommended to me.
Después de tres horas, por fin terminé la mudanza.
B1After three hours, I finally finished the move.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "terminé" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: terminé
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'terminé' to mean a single, completed action in the past?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'terminar' comes from the Late Latin word *termināre*, which meant 'to set bounds or limits' or 'to end.' This word is built from the even older Latin word *terminus*, meaning 'end' or 'boundary marker.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'terminé' and 'acabé'?
Both mean 'I finished.' 'Terminé' is slightly more formal and often used for projects or large tasks (I finished the presentation). 'Acabé' is very common and can also mean 'I ran out of' something (Se me acabó el café = I ran out of coffee).
Why does 'terminé' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is necessary to indicate the stress falls on the last syllable ('né'). This stress pattern is what tells you it is the 'yo' form (I) in the past tense, distinguishing it from other forms like 'termine' (which is stressed earlier).