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ultima

ool-TEE-mahˈul.ti.ma

“ultima” means “he/she finalizes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

he/she finalizes, you (formal) finalize

Also: it concludes, he/she kills
VerbB2regular ar
A high quality storybook illustration of a smiling cartoon character placing the final, bright red block on top of a perfectly built tower of colorful blocks, symbolizing completion.
infinitiveultimar
gerundultimando
past Participleultimado

📝 In Action

El presidente ultima los detalles del tratado.

B2

The president finalizes the treaty details.

Ella siempre ultima su trabajo a medianoche.

B1

She always finishes her work at midnight.

Si no se apura, la fecha límite lo ultima.

C1

If he doesn't hurry up, the deadline will finish him (figurative).

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Common Collocations

  • ultima detalles – finalizes details
  • ultima preparativos – concludes preparations

finalize!, conclude!

VerbB2regular ar
A colorful storybook illustration showing one character pointing decisively at a single, unpacked book lying next to a large, mostly-packed open suitcase, urging another character to complete the task.
infinitiveultimar
gerundultimando
past Participleultimado

📝 In Action

¡Ultima el informe antes de que salga el jefe!

B2

Finalize the report before the boss leaves!

Ultima los preparativos de la fiesta ya.

B2

Finish up the party preparations now.

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🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedultima
youltimo
túultimas
ellos/ellas/ustedesultiman
nosotrosultimamos
vosotrosultimáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedultimaba
youltimaba
túultimabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesultimaban
nosotrosultimábamos
vosotrosultimabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedultimó
youltimé
túultimaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesultimaron
nosotrosultimamos
vosotrosultimasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedultime
youltime
túultimes
ellos/ellas/ustedesultimen
nosotrosultimemos
vosotrosultiméis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedultimara/ultimase
youltimara/ultimase
túultimaras/ultimases
ellos/ellas/ustedesultimaran/ultimasen
nosotrosultimáramos/ultimásemos
vosotrosultimarais/ultimaseis
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Words that translate to "ultima" in Spanish:

finalize!→it concludes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ultima

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'ultima' (without the accent)?

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👥 Word Family▼
último(last (adjective)) — Adjective
ultimar(to finalize (infinitive)) — Verb
últimamente(lately) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
climaestima
📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'ultimar' comes directly from the Latin word 'ultimare,' which means 'to come to an end' or 'to bring to an end.' It shares a root with the adjective 'último,' meaning 'last.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ultimarePortuguese: ultimar

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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.