termina
“termina” means “finishes” in Spanish (He/She/It finishes).
finishes, ends
Also: finish!, completes
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Mi turno termina a las cinco en punto.
A1My shift finishes exactly at five o'clock.
La película termina con una gran sorpresa.
A2The movie ends with a big surprise.
¡Termina tu desayuno, por favor! Vamos a llegar tarde.
A1Finish your breakfast, please! We are going to be late.
Usted termina su presentación cuando el reloj marque las doce.
B1You (formal) finish your presentation when the clock strikes twelve.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which English phrase is NOT a translation for 'termina'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *terminare*, meaning 'to set bounds' or 'to limit.' The idea of setting a boundary naturally evolved into the modern sense of reaching an end or finishing something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'termina' is a statement or a command?
You must check the context. If the word has a subject (like 'El juego' or 'Ella'), it's a statement ('The game ends'). If it stands alone or follows an exclamation point and addresses 'tú' impliedly, it's a command ('¡Termina tu cena!').
Is 'terminar' followed by a preposition?
Usually not. Unlike 'finish + ing' in English, 'terminar' usually just takes the action or object directly, or uses 'de' if followed by another verb (e.g., 'termina de comer'—she finishes eating).