ultimar
“ultimar” means “to finalize” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to finalize
Also: to wrap up, to put the finishing touches on
📝 In Action
Estamos ultimando los detalles de la boda.
B1We are finalizing the wedding details.
El equipo está ultimando el informe antes de la reunión.
B2The team is wrapping up the report before the meeting.
Necesitamos reunirnos mañana para ultimar el acuerdo.
C1We need to meet tomorrow to finalize the agreement.
to kill
Also: to slay, to finish off
📝 In Action
El delincuente fue ultimado por la policía en el tiroteo.
C1The criminal was killed by the police in the shootout.
Fue ultimado de tres disparos según el informe forense.
C2He was killed by three shots according to the forensic report.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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What is the most common use for 'ultimar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'último' (last), which comes from the Latin 'ultimus' meaning the farthest or final.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ultimar' the same as 'terminar'?
Not exactly. 'Terminar' is a general word for finishing anything. 'Ultimar' is more specific—it means you are dealing with the very last details to finalize a complex process.
Can I use 'ultimar' for homework?
It sounds a bit formal for homework. You would normally say 'terminar la tarea.' You would use 'ultimar' for something bigger, like 'ultimar mi tesis' (finalizing my thesis).
Is it a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs (yo ultimo, tú ultimas, etc.), so it's very easy to conjugate.