How to Say "finishes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “finishes” is “termina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi turno termina a las cinco en punto.
My shift finishes exactly at five o'clock.
La película termina con una gran sorpresa.
The movie ends with a big surprise.
¡Termina tu desayuno, por favor! Vamos a llegar tarde.
Finish your breakfast, please! We are going to be late.
Dual Personality: Present Tense vs. Command
This single word, 'termina,' does two different jobs: it tells you what 'he/she/it' is doing now (Present Tense) AND it is the quick command form for addressing a friend ('tú').
Regular AR Verb
The verb 'terminar' is easy! It follows the standard pattern for all '-ar' verbs, meaning you don't have to worry about unusual stem changes or spelling shifts.
Confusing formal and informal commands
Mistake: “Using 'termina' when addressing a boss or elder (Usted).”
Correction: For formal commands (Usted), the ending changes to '-e': use 'termine'. 'Termina' is only for casual commands (tú).
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