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termine

tehr-MEE-nayteɾˈmine

“termine” means “I finish/complete” in Spanish (Used for the 'yo' form in special contexts (Subjunctive)).

I finish/complete, he/she/you (formal) finish/complete, finish!Also: I end, he/she ends

Verb (Conjugated Form)B1regular ar
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infinitiveterminar
gerundterminando
past Participleterminado

📝 In Action

Quiero que mi hermano termine la tarea antes de salir.

B1

I want my brother to finish the homework before leaving.

Espero que yo termine este libro pronto.

B1

I hope that I finish this book soon.

¡Termine usted de comer, que es tarde!

A2

Finish eating, it is late! (Formal command)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acabe (I/he/she finish (subjunctive))
  • finalice (I/he/she finalize (subjunctive))

Antonyms

  • empiece (I/he/she begin (subjunctive))
  • comience (I/he/she start (subjunctive))

Common Collocations

  • que termine pronto – that it finishes soon
  • antes de que termine – before it ends

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Preterite

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoterminara
túterminaras
él/ella/ustedterminara
nosotrostermináramos
vosotrosterminarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesterminaran
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "termine" in Spanish:

finish!i endi endedi finished

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: termine

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'termine' as a formal request?

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👥 Word Family
terminar(to finish) — Verb
término(term, end, deadline) — Noun
terminación(completion, ending) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
camisadice
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word *terminare*, meaning 'to limit' or 'to set bounds.' It is closely related to the English word 'terminal,' which also implies an end point.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: termineItalian: termini

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'termine' and 'terminé'?

'Terminé' (with the accent) is the simple past tense for 'yo' (I finished). 'Termine' (no accent) is the special form used for wishes ('I hope I finish') or formal commands ('Finish!'). The accent makes a big difference in meaning!

Why does 'yo' use 'termine' instead of 'termino' sometimes?

'Yo termino' is used for facts (I finish every day). 'Yo termine' is used when expressing non-facts, like wishes, possibilities, or doubts, which require that special verb form (the Subjunctive).