ultima
/ool-TEE-mah/
he/she finalizes
He finalizes the process of building the tower.
ultima(Verb)
he/she finalizes
?completes a process
,you (formal) finalize
?completes a process
it concludes
?a process or negotiation
,he/she kills
?less common, formal usage
📝 In Action
El presidente ultima los detalles del tratado.
B2The president finalizes the treaty details.
Ella siempre ultima su trabajo a medianoche.
B1She always finishes her work at midnight.
Si no se apura, la fecha límite lo ultima.
C1If he doesn't hurry up, the deadline will finish him (figurative).
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, making its conjugations predictable once you know the pattern.
Action in the Present
Use 'ultima' when talking about what someone (he, she, or a formal 'you') is doing right now to finish something.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Verb and Adjective
Mistake: "Using 'ultima' (the verb) when you mean 'última' (the adjective 'last')."
Correction: Remember, the verb form 'ultima' has no accent mark and means 'he/she finishes.' The adjective 'última' must have the accent mark.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
'Ultimar' often sounds more official or professional than 'terminar' when discussing complex tasks or negotiations.
You need to finalize the packing!
📝 In Action
¡Ultima el informe antes de que salga el jefe!
B2Finalize the report before the boss leaves!
Ultima los preparativos de la fiesta ya.
B2Finish up the party preparations now.
💡 Grammar Points
Affirmative Tú Command
The familiar command form for 'tú' (you) is the same as the 'él/ella/usted' form in the present tense (Definition 1). It tells a friend directly what to do.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use of Exclamation Points
When giving a command like '¡Ultima!', make sure to use inverted exclamation marks (¡) at the beginning in Spanish.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ultima
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ultima' (without the accent)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ultima' and 'última'?
The difference is crucial: 'ultima' (no accent) is the verb form, meaning 'he/she/it finalizes' or the command 'finalize!' 'Última' (with an accent over the U) is the feminine adjective meaning 'last' or 'ultimate.' Always include the accent for the adjective.
Is 'ultimar' a common verb in daily conversation?
'Ultimar' is used, but it's generally more formal than 'terminar' (to finish) or 'acabar' (to end). You will hear it most often in news reports or professional settings.