terminaste
“terminaste” means “you finished” in Spanish (Simple past action, informal singular 'tú').
you finished
Also: you completed, you ended
📝 In Action
¿Terminaste la cena antes de las ocho?
A1Did you finish dinner before eight o'clock?
Me dijiste que terminaste el proyecto hace dos días.
A2You told me you finished the project two days ago.
Cuando terminaste tus estudios, ¿te sentiste aliviado?
B1When you finished your studies, did you feel relieved?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: terminaste
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Which sentence correctly uses 'terminaste'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'terminar' comes from the Latin verb *terminare*, meaning 'to set boundaries' or 'to bring to an end.' It has been used to mean 'to finish' since the 13th century.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'terminaste' used for actions that happened over a long time?
Not usually. 'Terminaste' (simple past) is best for specific moments in the past, like 'you finished the marathon.' If you are talking about something you *were* finishing over a long period, you would likely use the imperfect tense, 'terminabas'.
Does 'terminaste' always mean 'finish'?
Its core meaning is 'to bring to an end' or 'to finish.' It is also commonly used to talk about ending a relationship ('terminaste con tu novio').