termina
ter-MEE-nah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Personality: Present Tense vs. Command
This single word, 'termina,' does two different jobs: it tells you what 'he/she/it' is doing now (Present Tense) AND it is the quick command form for addressing a friend ('tú').
Regular AR Verb
The verb 'terminar' is easy! It follows the standard pattern for all '-ar' verbs, meaning you don't have to worry about unusual stem changes or spelling shifts.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing formal and informal commands
Mistake: "Using 'termina' when addressing a boss or elder (Usted)."
Correction: For formal commands (Usted), the ending changes to '-e': use 'termine'. 'Termina' is only for casual commands (tú).
⭐ Usage Tips
Thinking of 'Completion'
While 'acabar' is also common, 'terminar' often emphasizes reaching a definite end point or completion of a task, like finishing a book or a shift.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: termina
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase is NOT a translation for 'termina'?
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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).