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Two simplified colorful storybook figures, representing 'we', smiling and stepping simultaneously over a clear finish line marked by a checkered tape, symbolizing the completion of a task.

terminamos

tehr-mee-NAH-mos

VerbA1regular ar
we finish?Present tense (habitual or current action),we finished?Simple past tense (completed action)
Also:we end?Present or past,we complete?Present or past

Quick Reference

infinitiveterminar
gerundterminando
past Participleterminado

📝 In Action

Siempre terminamos la reunión antes de las tres.

A1

We always finish the meeting before three. (Present/Habit)

¿Ya terminamos el proyecto? ¡Sí!

A1

Did we already finish the project? Yes! (Past)

Ahora mismo terminamos de comer y vamos al cine.

A2

We are finishing eating right now and then we are going to the movies. (Present/Current action)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acabamos (we finish/ended)
  • finalizamos (we finalize/finalized)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • terminamos de trabajar – we finish/finished working
  • terminamos la relación – we end/ended the relationship

💡 Grammar Points

The Dual Tense Form

The word 'terminamos' is unique because it is the 'we' form for both the Present tense ('we finish') and the Preterite simple past tense ('we finished').

Identifying the Tense

You must use context clues like time markers (e.g., 'ayer' [yesterday], 'siempre' [always]) to know if the speaker means the past or the present.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Past and Present

Mistake: "Using 'terminamos' in the past without a clear time marker, causing ambiguity."

Correction: Always try to add a time word when referring to the past: 'Terminamos ayer' (We finished yesterday) is clearer than just 'Terminamos'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Terminar de'

To say 'we finish doing something,' use 'terminamos de' followed by the base verb: 'Terminamos de limpiar la casa' (We finished cleaning the house).

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedtermina
yotermino
túterminas
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminan
nosotrosterminamos
vosotrostermináis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedterminaba
yoterminaba
túterminabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminaban
nosotrosterminábamos
vosotrosterminabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedterminó
yoterminé
túterminaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminaron
nosotrosterminamos
vosotrosterminasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedtermine
yotermine
tútermines
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminen
nosotrosterminemos
vosotrosterminéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedterminara
yoterminara
túterminaras
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminaran
nosotrostermináramos
vosotrosterminarais
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: terminamos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'terminamos' to describe an action completed in the past?

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Word Family

terminar(to finish) - verb
el término(the term/end) - noun
la terminación(the ending/completion) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'terminamos' means 'we finish' or 'we finished'?

You rely entirely on the context. If the sentence includes a past time marker (like 'hace una hora' or 'anoche'), it means 'we finished.' If it refers to a current habit or a present intention, it means 'we finish.'

Is 'terminamos' a regular verb form?

Yes, 'terminar' is a completely regular -ar verb. This makes 'terminamos' a very predictable and easy form to learn.