termino
ter-mee-noh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Yo termino mi turno a las siete.
A1I finish my shift at seven.
¿Qué hora es? ¡Ya termino la película!
A2What time is it? I'm finishing the movie now!
Cuando termino de estudiar, te llamo.
A2When I finish studying, I'll call you.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the 'Yo' Form
Even though 'termino' already means 'I finish,' it's common and correct to include the word 'yo' (I) for emphasis: 'Yo termino la cena.'
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the simplest conjugation pattern (like hablar and estudiar), making it easy to predict its forms in most tenses.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Endings
Mistake: "Using 'termino' for 'he/she finishes' (which is 'termina')."
Correction: 'Termino' only works for 'I'. Remember the '-o' ending usually means 'I' in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Completion
Use the phrase 'Ya termino' to tell someone you are about to complete an action very soon, like 'I'm almost done!'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: termino
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'termino'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'termino' and 'término'?
The accent mark is crucial! 'Termino' (no accent) means 'I finish' (a verb). 'Término' (with an accent on the 'e') is a noun that means 'term' (like a contract term) or 'end/limit'.
Can I use 'termino' to mean 'I finish school' or 'I finish my career'?
Yes, absolutely! You can use 'termino' for completing anything, from a small task ('termino el café') to a major life event ('termino la universidad').