término
/TÉHR-mee-noh/
end
The conclusion of an event, the end (término).
término(noun)
end
?the conclusion of an event
,deadline
?a required completion date
limit
?a boundary or perimeter
,termination
?formal ending
📝 In Action
El término del plazo para entregar el proyecto es el viernes.
A2The deadline for handing in the project is Friday.
Pusimos término a la reunión después de una hora de debate.
B1We put an end to the meeting after an hour of debate.
El término del contrato está cerca.
A2The end of the contract is near.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'término' is always a masculine noun, so it takes masculine articles like 'el' or 'un'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Término' and 'Fin'
Mistake: "Using 'término' when referring to the absolute end of something physical or dramatic (e.g., 'el término de la película')."
Correction: Use 'fin' (el fin de la película) for conclusions, and 'término' for time limits, deadlines, or conditions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Formal Deadlines
Use 'término' specifically when you mean a time limit or deadline set by rules or a contract, like 'el término legal'.
A specific word or phrase, a term (término).
término(noun)
term
?specific word or phrase
,word
?linguistic unit
expression
?a way of saying something
📝 In Action
Ese es un término científico que solo conocen los expertos.
B1That is a scientific term that only experts know.
Necesitas definir todos los términos clave de tu ensayo.
B2You need to define all the key terms in your essay.
El profesor explicó el término 'fotosíntesis' con un diagrama.
B1The professor explained the term 'photosynthesis' with a diagram.
💡 Grammar Points
Mathematical Use
In mathematics, 'término' is also used for the different parts of an equation or a sequence.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Palabra' for General Words
While 'término' means 'word,' it usually implies a specific, defined, or technical word. For everyday words, use 'palabra'.
The conditions of an agreement, the terms (términos).
término(noun)
terms
?conditions of an agreement (plural)
,conditions
?rules or requirements (plural)
relationship status
?how people relate to each other
📝 In Action
Lee cuidadosamente los términos y condiciones antes de firmar.
B2Read the terms and conditions carefully before signing.
Ellos están en buenos términos a pesar de su divorcio.
C1They are on good terms despite their divorce.
Negociamos los términos del acuerdo por dos horas.
B2We negotiated the terms of the agreement for two hours.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Usage
When referring to the rules of an agreement (like a contract), you almost always use the plural form: 'los términos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Relations
The phrase 'estar en términos' is a quick way to describe the status of a relationship between people or groups.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: término
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'término' to mean a specific word or phrase?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'término' the same as 'terminación'?
'Término' usually refers to the limit or end point (like a deadline or a boundary). 'Terminación' is the *action* of finishing or the physical finish/surface of something (like the 'finish' of a piece of wood). Use 'término' for deadlines, and 'terminación' for the act of completion.
How do I say 'long term'?
You can say 'a largo plazo' (more common for planning) or 'a largo término' (also correct, meaning 'in the long term').